When Care and Mental Health Collide: Finding Purpose Amid Pain - EP 174

Host Diane Carbo, RN, is joined by Stephen Nawotniak, an occupational therapist who turned his experience with bipolar disorder into a mission for advocacy. Together, they explore the "Acceptance Ladder"—a tool designed to help caregivers and those with mental illness move from feeling powerless to feeling empowered.https://www.caregiverrelief.com/when-care-and-mental-health-collide-finding-purpose-amid-pain-with-stephen-nawotniak-episode-174In this episode:Understanding the "intangible" symptoms of bipolar and depression.How to handle "caregiver burnout" using wisdom-based tools.Tips for communicating with loved ones experiencing dementia or delusions.A special reading from Stephen’s award-winning children's book, Mubu the Morph.Listen now to discover how to turn your pain into a resource for hope.