Caregiver guilt can seem overwhelming at times, but there are solutions. These 10 approaches include some common and some uncommon ideas.
Self-Compassion
The Idea of Selfishness and What it Means for Caregivers
The idea of selfishness comes up often in discussions of caregiving. I most recently saw it in the reviews for two books on dementia – Where the Light Comes In and Neither Married nor Single. Both books generally get good reviews, but there are a few people who say the authors are being ‘selfish’. I […]
Caregivers Book Corner: Fierce Self Compassion Review
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 […]
Potent Ways to Avoid Caregiver Compassion Fatigue
In her Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, Kristin Neff talks about the idea of mirror neurons and the way that we are, quite literally, wired to feel empathetic pain for other people – especially those we care about. This means that when we see someone we love hurting, we often suffer as well. The ability to do […]
How to Change Self-Talk and Decrease Caregiver Stress
Negative self talk often increases stress for caregivers, making their role feel much more challenging than it needs to be.
How to Improve Resilience in Caregiving
Despite the challenges of caregiving, some caregivers don’t experience negative outcomes. Resilience is a key reason for this.