STEPPING STONES FOR CAREGIVERS

Book excerpt: Today there are approximately fifty-three million informal, family caregivers in the United States. Informal, family caregivers have little to no training, yet they serve a vital role functioning as the backbone of the medical industry. While rewarding, caregiving takes a mental and emotional toll on the caregiver. The nature of caregiving combined with career, family, and life obligations often result in caregiver fatigue, loneliness, grief, and depression. Stepping Stones for Caregivers offers a unique perspective for nourishing the soul of the caregiver. The inner being of the caregiver – identity, self-love, self-care, self-worth – is often diminished due to the intense demands of caregiving. Stepping Stones for Caregivers provides ten principles to nourish the caregiver soul. Written from a caregiver to caregivers, these ten principles are impactful, non-timing consuming practices to navigate the mental and emotional trauma associated with caregiving. In Stepping Stones for Caregivers, you will learn how to: • Transform thought patterns • Regain your unique identity • Foster gratitude and self-compassion • Release emotional baggage • Embrace the natural flow of life Stepping Stones for Caregivers amplifies the positive aspects of caregiving while recognizing the inherent, often unrecognized aspects of caregiving. Nourish you soul with the raw, poignant experiences from one caregiver to other caregivers. Providing compassionate hope and understanding, return often to the stepping stones for stability and peace.