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Mar 10 2013 in Your Caregiving Journey by Denise
Yesterday, on Your Caregiving Journey, @trish and I discussed Love, our latest book in our CareGifters Book Series. June, one of the book’s contributors, also joined us to talk about her essay, “Open Wounds, Open Hearts,” featured in Love. You can listen to our show via the player, below. During our show, we discussed how [...]
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Sep 23 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 23.) Caregiving has brought so many changes in your life that you may find yourself holding onto parts of your old life–old relationships, old habits, old expectations. At one time, it probably was comforting to [...]
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Sep 2 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 20.) Your journal is yours; it reflects your darkest fears, your deepest feelings, your delicious diversions. Even better, your journal always keeps a secret. This week, just write; write how you feel (the truth!), how [...]
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Aug 26 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
Image by incurable_hippie via Flickr (Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 19.) It’s hard not to see everything with a negative perspective because so many negative things have happened. Surrounded by so much negativity, it can seem that you’re just doing [...]
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Aug 19 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
Image by paperbackwriter via Flickr (Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 18.) In a caregiving situation, it’s hard not to think about all that you’ve lost, particularly because the losses are so much in your face (you’ve “lost” time, relationships, money [...]
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Aug 12 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 17.) A friend walks in when the whole world walks out. ~ Walter Winchell In times of need, there’s nothing like a good, supportive friend to help you through the struggles. But, the difficult times [...]
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Aug 5 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 16.) The wisdom gained from caregiving is wisdom that can be applied to all aspects of your life. Consider the Wisdom of Caregiving: 1. That your gut is always right. 2. That life is short, [...]
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Jul 22 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 14.) Caregiving means you concentrate on each moment—because you know each moment brings a new challenge. Having to adjust to each moment, though, can be exhausting. This week, think beyond your moments and [...]
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Jul 15 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 13.) This week, take some time to consider the storms that you’ve weathered–the battles to find a good health care provider, to get help, to find support, to get along with your care recipient. It’s [...]
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Jul 8 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
Image via Wikipedia (Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is tip No. 12.) This week, our exercise actually focuses outside your journal. This week, rather than writing in your journal, write letters to those you love. In your letters, write about what you love, [...]
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Jun 30 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is our eleventh tip.) The aches of caregiving can seem to permeate your body: Your heart aches, your head aches, you bones ache. Even worse, your heart and spirit seem to be filled with pain. Just as you [...]
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Jun 24 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
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Jun 10 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
(Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is our eight tip.) You can recite, without really even thinking, the needs of your care recipient (personal care, socialization, activities, financial, transportation, medical). What do you need? Do you need more help with hands-on care? Do you [...]
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May 13 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
Image by Barnaby via Flickr (Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is our fourth tip.) There are truths to your caregiving situation that you may find difficult to voice. The truth about your fears, your concerns, your heartache. These are important truths for you [...]
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May 6 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
Image by Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton via Flickr (Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we share a journaling tip as part of our series, Journaling 101. This is our third tip.) It may seem that your dreams are lost because you would never dream this life. But, what if…. what if this life today is what you [...]
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Apr 23 2009 in Journaling 101 by Denise
Image by sushi♥ina via Flickr (Editor’s Note: Tired of staring at a blank sheet of paper? Bloated by negative emotions that won’t go away? This week, we debut a new column of journal exercises, offering suggestions and ideas to keep your journal entries flowing and your negative emotions leaving.) You’ve got the blank diary in [...]
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Feb 8 2009 in Your Tools by Denise
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