Mindfulness seems to be everywhere these days. It’s promoted as an amazing way to change your experience, even when your situation remains exactly the same. In part, this is because mindfulness focuses on changing your relationship to your thoughts and feelings, rather than altering thoughts, feelings, or situations. Mindfulness for caregivers, then, sounds like a […]
The Reality Slap – Is This Book Right for Caregivers?
The self-help industry is booming. Yet, it remains surprisingly difficult to find good self-help books for caregivers (The Reality Slap isn’t actually a caregiving-related book at all, but as you’ll see, it’s very relevant to most caregivers). Much of the problem is that few books are written with caregivers in mind. And, many of the […]
The Dangers of Self-Help for Caregivers (and how you can protect yourself)
The dangers of self-help… That post title might seem somewhat ironic, given I spend a lot of time reading self-help books and we have many posts on the site that tie into the theme. I’m even writing a book that is largely a self-help guide for caregivers, one that focuses strongly on mental health and ways […]
The Benefits of Mindfulness for Seniors and How to Get Started
Mindfulness has become a popular buzzword of late. It’s often seen as a way to decrease stress, to improve your experience of life, and to help you to feel better. So, why not look at mindfulness for seniors? The idea might sound a bit ‘new age’ or like something that your aging parents won’t be […]
The Happiness Trap Review – Can The Book Really Help Caregivers?
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 […]