The Mindful Caregiver

Nancy L. Kriseman

doi:10.5771/9781442223554

Summary

Caregiving can be enormously challenging, terrifically rewarding, and potentially draining. Caregivers often wonder how they will navigate the tumultuous waters of caregiving and not lose themselves completely. The Mindful Caregiver highlights two major approaches to help transform the journey: adopting a practice of mindfulness, which helps caregivers become more self-aware and fully present with the person with whom they are caring, and honoring “the spirit-side” of caregiving which offers new ways of connecting to one another. These approaches take into account not just the needs of the care recipient, but also the needs of the caregiver and other people in his/her life.

Remembering to care for oneself when someone else is in great need can be difficult, but with the suggestions and tips in this book, any caregiver can cultivate routines and practices that benefit everyone. Solutions that caregivers can use in their day to day routines are provided, so caregivers who use them can feel more empowered and hopeful. Using real stories throughout, Nancy Kriseman offers self-care exercises and addresses a wide variety of subjects such as setting realistic expectations, making the best possible decisions, advocating effectively, and evaluating available resources and services. The Mindful Caregiver provides inspiration, encouragement, and guidance for finding ease in the caregiving journey. By emphasizing both mindfulness and the spiritual dimension, caregivers can reap the gifts of caregiving, appreciate the special moments, and find strength during the challenging times.

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Bibliographic data

Copyright year: 2014
ISBN-Print: 978-1-4422-2354-7
ISBN-Online: 978-1-4422-2355-4
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language: English
Pages: 205
Product type: Book Titles

1. Contents No access
2. Foreword No access
3. Preface No access
4. Acknowledgments No access
5. Introduction No access
Chapter One: Understanding the Caregiver Role No access Pages 1 - 26
Chapter Two: Realistic Expectations No access Pages 27 - 42
Chapter Three: Self-Care Absolutely Matters! No access Pages 43 - 62
Chapter Four: Incorporating Mindfulness into Self-Care No access Pages 63 - 82
Chapter Five: Inspiring More Meaningful Engagement No access Pages 83 - 112
Chapter Six: Navigating the Maze of Professional Resources, Services, and Support No access Pages 113 - 138
Chapter Seven: Being a Partner and Advocate in Care No access Pages 139 - 162
Chapter Eight: When the End Is Near No access Pages 163 - 188
Appendix A No access Pages 189 - 190
Appendix B No access Pages 191 - 198
Bibliography No access Pages 199 - 200
Index No access Pages 201 - 204
About the Author No access Pages 205 - 205