Category: Self-Care

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National Caregiving Conference – Take Aways

Su Lambert

This past weekend I was blessed to be able to attend the National Caregiving Conference held in Chicago. It was a fabulous, inspiring, informative and FUN 4-day event put on by Denise Brown of Caregiving.com. She is definitely the Hostess With The Mostest! If you'll remember, I was fortunate to win registration and hotel through… Continue reading National Caregiving Conference – Take Aways

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Is It Just Me? …. Take 2

Su Lambert

The Oxford Dictionary defines RESPITE as a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. For many, having respite care can be a godsend. It gives one a break from the daily grind and should help the caregiver to relax and reset, even if its just a couple hours at a shot.… Continue reading Is It Just Me? …. Take 2

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EFT Tapping: 10-Minutes to Emotional, Physical or Mental Relief

Su Lambert

As Family Caregivers, our days can be hectic, upsetting, frustrating and exhausting as we help our loved ones. In general, we tend to experience a lot of stress, some anxiety and loneliness and possibly even a little emotional instability. Having support from others can help to provide a break from the "routine", but often that's… Continue reading EFT Tapping: 10-Minutes to Emotional, Physical or Mental Relief

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My GO-TO Trick for Reducing Anger Immediately

Su Lambert

Feelings of anger may build slowly when small resentments pile up or they can come on quickly before you even realize it. Anger will come up in situations where we feel frustrated or powerless, where we feel we're being treated unfairly or not receiving the respect we deserve. As caregivers there can be plenty of… Continue reading My GO-TO Trick for Reducing Anger Immediately