We know that caregivers have many other responsibilities, too … and even in the best of times, this can cause compassion fatigue, which is this week’s topic. As caregivers, we may find ourselves with heightened anxiety about a number of things, which can lead to compassion fatigue and, potentially, to caregiver burnout.
Read MoreThe summer weather is here. . . And it is a great time for you to focus on your own self-care while you love on your family member who is living with mental illness. …
Read MoreAt Courage to Caregivers, we are in the heart business . . . We work with people who are loving on those who are living with mental illness. Check out this heart story. . .
Read MoreI have to admit something to you. . . I never thought the snow would end this year. Listen, I get that we live in Ohio, but snow through April? Seriously? Now that the weather has FINALLY broken, I thought it would be a great time for some self-care tips. …
Read MoreOur team has been having a bit of a celebration over the last few weeks .. We launched Courage to Caregivers just over a year ago. (I can’t believe how fast it has gone!) Over the last year, what I have seen is people just like you learning how to improve their own self-care as they offer support to their loved one who is living with a mental health issue. You might think you are the only one, but you aren’t. …
Read MoreOn a regular day in June of 2010, I got a call from my little brother. He wanted to end his life. While at that moment I didn’t know how to support someone who was suicidal, I did know enough as a loving big sister to listen – really listen – and ask if he could hold on until I could get to him. …
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