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Self-Care and Self-Compassion – Two Powerful Caregiving Tools

April 9, 2019 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Self-care and compassion are both very relevant for caregiving, especially when used in conjunction with each other.

Self-compassion as a tool for caregivers

How To Use Self-Compassion As A Tool For Caregiving

April 1, 2019 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Self-compassion is a critical tool, one that easily overlooked. In this post, we’re looking at why self-compassion matters so much, especially for caregivers.

Caregiver anxiety

Caregiver Anxiety: How to Recognize it and What to Do

October 8, 2018 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

The very nature of caregiving makes it stressful and can mean that you’re anxious. For some, this can result in anxiety symptoms. This is a key mental health challenge that needs attention.

Caregiver depression

Caregiver Depression – It Isn’t Always What You Think

October 4, 2018 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

We often have firm ideas about what depression should look like. While they’re often true, caregiver depression can take on different forms as well.

Calming approaches for caregivers

5 Calming Approaches for Caregivers – How You Can Find Some Peace

September 28, 2018 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

The techniques highlighted in this article are all ways that you can take a moment as a caregiver and rebalance yourself.

Holistic health and caregiving

Holistic Health and Caregiving: Lessons We Can Learn

September 7, 2018 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

While the term holistic health isn’t often applied to caregiving, some of the underlying concepts are highly relevant for improving health and wellbeing.

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