We’ve highlighted self compassion multiple times at Kapok, as it’s a powerful tool for helping you to connect with yourself and begin to meet your own needs. In fact, self compassion could be one of the greatest tools for overcoming resistance to self care (something that many caregivers struggle with). Dr. Kristin Neff is the […]
Books
Caregivers Book Corner: The Third Space by Adam Fraser
I find myself spending a lot of time with self help books (although, admittedly, I listened to this one as an audiobook on Audible). That’s partly because I’m always looking to improve. Mostly though, I’m curious. I love seeing what ideas there are out there and which ones actually make sense. Ideally, I want to […]
The Best Activity Books for Seniors and How They Can Help
Finding activities for seniors is an important, and surprisingly difficult, task. Part of the problem is that seniors suddenly have a lot of free time, more than they ever had during their working life. They may also have fewer options for activities, particularly if they suffer from physical or mental impairment. This is where activity […]
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 […]
Lost Connections Review – Can The Book Help With Your Depression?
Lost Connections taps into the underlying causes of depression, looking at what may really be going on, along with potential solutions.
How to Care for Emotionally Immature Parents
Parents don’t always provide the emotional support that children need. So, how do you handle being a caregiver for emotionally immature parents?