Support for caregivers and the loved ones with mental illness that they care for will be the theme of two fairs we have planned! …
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For many caregivers, it’s not in their nature to ask for help. We’re givers, not takers. We have a hard time when it comes to taking care of ourselves. Or taking help from others when it’s offered to us. …
Did you know that stress is contagious? But as this article points out, joy is too. …
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If you’re a caregiver, you’ve probably felt compassion fatigue at some point in your life. It’s a normal response to an extreme situation. …
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It’s been a fantastic week for Courage to Caregivers. We now have three programs up and running – Support Groups and Breathing Meditation, which launched this week, and our One-to-One Caregiver Support program, which launched in November. …
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The launch of our Support Groups and Breathing Meditation programs is less than a week away and the excitement is building! …
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With only two weeks until the launch of our two newest programs – Breathing Meditation and Support Groups – we’re so excited to see such an outstanding group of leaders, facilitators and caregivers coming together for self-care. …
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When my brother shared that he wanted to end his life, I was booked on the next flight to be with him. We then worked together diligently for two more weeks to get a workable care plan in place. We struggled mightily to somehow get his life back in order. …
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For me, it’s ALWAYS easier to OFFER help. It's at my very core. I love helping people get smarter, grow stronger, feel more empowered, and become more independent. …
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Early in our “idea phase” for Courage to Caregivers, I would tell people about my experience of providing emotional support as a long-distance mental illness caregiver for my younger brother. Then, I would share my idea for improved self-care for caregivers. Many friends and stakeholders often immediately asked the question – “Why is self-care so important to YOU?” …
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You’ve probably noticed the emphasis we place on three words at Courage to Caregivers – education, support, and empowerment. Those words appear prominently on our website, in all of our materials, and as underlying themes for all of our programs. …
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It probably won’t surprise you that I have “issues” with New Year’s resolutions. I think it’s because I have a complicated relationship with “expectations”. For me, expectations lead to disappointment. …
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I don’t often look “back.” I find it’s too easy to focus on what I didn’t accomplish, or shouldn’t have done, and after all, what can we actually DO about things in the past? …
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Many people believe happiness is a choice. Yet, for someone living with clinical depression … is it REALLY a choice? …
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Last week, we talked about healthy caregiving and the importance of inner peace. But sometimes, especially during this time of year, stress can spoil our peace. …
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Some thoughts for the busy holiday season …
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As you know, Courage to Caregivers has made a lot of progress over the last year. …
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As you stop and reflect on all the things you have to be thankful for this week, have you ever thought how that makes you feel? …
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I’m reaching out to you with a tremendous amount of excitement about the progress that Courage to Caregivers has achieved over the last year. …
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“Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.” – Author unknown …
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