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THE DICHOTOMY OF CAREGIVING

THE DICHOTOMY OF CAREGIVING " Grief did not exhaust me. Logistics did." This quote from Jane Gross nudges the frayed edges of extended caregiving. While caring for loved ones, the continued decline and demands poke holes in our best altruistic resolve. And grief IS a...

SHIFT YOUR THOUGHTS TO CHANGE YOUR MIND

SHIFT YOUR THOUGHTS TO CHANGE YOUR MIND LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS. OH MY! The characters in the Wizard of Oz provide an allegory for how faulty thinking creates a faulty personal projection. Dorothy represents the naiveté of a wholesome All - American girl- much...

THE 3 R’S OF MANAGING TOUGH TIMES

THE 3 R'S OF MANAGING TOUGH TIMES Tough times challenge us all. They startle us, knock the wind out of us, take us to our knees or weaken our strongest resolve. Tough times do not play favorites. They find the kindest of us, the wealthiest of us, the least and most...

Disappointment and Expectations

Disappointment and Expectations How often do you find yourself disappointed, let down, even shocked by other people's apparently thoughtless disregard for you? Are you still waiting for a return phone call, email or response to an invitation you sent ten days ago?...

Transitioning Through Change

Transitioning Through Change Change is inevitable. Change can find us, be done to us or be chosen by us. Knowing that change takes us away from the familiar and into foreign territory begins the process of transition. Dr. Dave Krueger pens a succinct distinction...

Who Am I Now? Relevance During Retirement

Who Am I Now? Relevance During Retirement Retirement- - - the dreamlike focus that shimmers on the horizon for most career people. And now it is here, it is real and it is unfamiliar. Whether you are planning for retirement, approaching the reality soon or already...

IS YOUR CHILD IN A THERAPEUTIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM?

IS YOUR CHILD IN A THERAPEUTIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM? You have made the difficult, often desperate, decision to place your child in a therapeutic, residential treatment program. You have done this with the combined resources of educational consultants, family,...

How Grit Can Smooth Things Out

How Grit Can Smooth Things Out GRIT is a personality trait and style defined as "firmness of character and indomitable spirit." This can be expanded to include aspects of perseverance, resolve, and focus - especially during the tough times. All admirable qualities -...

ELDER PARENT CARE WITH SIBLING DELINQUENCY

ELDER PARENT CARE WITH SIBLING DELINQUENCY The scenario is familiar. Your parents are elderly, they need help and you have assumed the role of primary caregiver. The role has many renditions parents move to be close to you, they move in with you and your family or...