Stop "Shoulding" on People

Family members "should" on patients.Patients "should" on themselves.And we "should" on patients too.This week I share eight "shoulds" that we can try to avoid to improve the wellbeing of the families that we care for.Also, today is book launch day! Check out Coping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself - I wrote this book for families bit also for clinicians who care for seriously ill people.Check it out and tell a friend!Dr. CDelia Chiaramonte, MDwww.copingcourageously.comCoping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com  Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touchI'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/