Caregiving 101: Denial Denial can be a wonderful thing, hence the use of it as a coping mechanism. I hate to say it, but sadly denial is not a viable long-term coping strategy. The first step to managing caregiver stress is to be aware that...
When You “Have It All Together”… But Don’t Feel That Way Inside (Depression Edition) Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions? You get up, go to work, smile when you’re supposed to, keep up appearances—and yet, everything feels muted. You’re tired,...
I’m Kathy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Oregon and a mental health therapist. I have years of experience working with older adults, and working in palliative/hospice care, which I use in my current work with those experiencing the stress and fatigue that comes with being a caregiver for an elderly loved one. Something I’ve experienced personally as well.
Oftentimes, when we think about what could harm our mental health, our minds go to major life events—the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, or the death of a loved one. But small habits that often go unnoticed can also play a...
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