At Kapok, we often spend time talking about caregiver mental health, including approaches that can make you feel better and make your caregiving experience much easier. Previous topics have included meditation and mindfulness, self-compassion, identifying your needs, and journaling. Today’s post is called The Happiness Trap review, as we’re taking a close look at a […]
Being a Caregiver – My Journey There and Back Again
Do you want to know something interesting? I’ve been writing content for Kapok for years now, but I’ve never told my own story. While I’ve mentioned bits and pieces in passing, I’ve never sat down and told you all why caregiving interests me so much or my own connection with it. We’re starting a new […]
Kapok’s Podcast Debut
Here’s some exciting news – Kapok was recently featured on Mark McNease’s site, as part of his One Thing Or Another Podcast. You can check out the podcast for yourself on Mark’s site. In the half-hour episode, Mark McNease interviews Angelica Herrera – the founder of Kapok. They talk about a variety of topics, including […]
Holistic Mental Health for Caregivers so You Can Thrive, Not Just Survive
The self-help industry has become incredibly powerful, particularly in the field of mental health. There are now countless books, podcasts, TED talks, audiobooks, blogs, and the like, all trying to teach you how to live your best life. We’ve highlighted some of the ideas in previous posts, including self-compassion, mindfulness, and meditation, along with books […]
The Benefits and Risks of Journaling for Seniors
Who hasn’t owned a journal at some point in their lives? The practice seems as old as the hills and something that every generation tries out in some way or another. Even with all our electronic gadgets these days, many of us still prefer picking up a pen and a notebook, and journaling the old […]
How To Actually Prevent Caregiver Burnout – A Capacity Model
Burnout is a topic that caregivers know all too well. You know that feeling when you have absolutely nothing left to give, but there’s still a huge list of things that needs to be done? Many caregivers live in a constant of near-exhaustion, where they keep going because there seems to be no other option. […]