Ep. 34 | A Guide to Guilt-Free[er] Caregiving

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"My needs are not as great as my mom's." "I will focus on taking care of myself later; my dad needs me now." "Am I doing enough?" "I am not doing enough." "I am not a good enough caregiver." These are all things that, as caregivers, might run through our heads from time to time. Caring for a loved one is such an emotional investment. If we bottle up our emotions and frustrations, we tend to have outbursts which later turns to strong feelings of guilt, frustration, and more outbursts; a cycle which only leads back to guilt. But we have the power to change the conversations we have within our heads. This week, Inga and Julie discuss ways we can learn and grow in our abilities to give ourselves grace, ultimately striving to eliminate our own caregiver "guilt." Whether you're a family caregiver or a professional caregiver, we hope you listen along to learn how to cut yourself some slack while still maintaining positive and healthy relationships with those you're caring for. Show Notes: Julie's Uplifting Story of the Week: https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/hope-and-inspiration/daily-devotions/no-place-for-shame Inga's Uplifting Story of the Week: https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/hope-and-inspiration/daily-devotions/attitude-adjustment Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/3sKPc5c_VXE Follow Inga & Julie! Connect with Inga on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inga-lake-4857301b8/ Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brubaker-3a89b2114/ Follow Caregiven on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregivenpodcast/ Follow Caregiven on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaregivenpodcast?lang=en Subscribe to the Caregiven YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtq-gS4yCWGE5UFnrU8OAA Follow EPAGA Home Care on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EPAGAHomeCare Join the Care and Share Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/715609402176814 Follow EPAGA Home Care on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epagahomecare/ Follow EPAGA Home Care on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epaga-home-care Visit EPAGA’s Website for more articles about home care: https://www.epagahomecare.com/articles

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