LONG Description
Caring for a dependent person with whom you have a previous history is uniquely challenging. Family histories and dynamics do not go away when someone gets sick. In addition to juggling the tasks of helping a dependent family member get through the day, caregivers are balancing obligations such as work, parenting and other responsibilities. One's own health and wellbeing, finances, and other roles and relationships can all be affected by the demands of caregiving. Finding balance and coping with ambiguity can be challenging, especially in the presence of emotional undercurrents such as grief, loss, resentment, guilt and overwhelm.
I specialize in helping family caregivers manage challenging behaviors, understand their loved-one's diagnosis, cultivate self-compassion, set healthy boundaries, and increase awareness around their own emotional responses. I can help you learn coping strategies and set realistic expectations in the context of your loved one's current illness.
I bear witness to the extraordinary depths and complexities of family systems and the many ways that chronic, degenerative illnesses impact roles and relationships. Caregivers often enter into this role with the best of intentions and find themselves overwhelmed without support. If you want to increase your coping skills and sense of support, I can help.
I contract with Redwood Caregiver Resource Center to offer limited short-term slots to caregivers who need help to afford therapy, as funds are available.
