After 34 years as a therapist, my definition of the relationship between a client and a therapist is that we are on a journey together that produces growth, connection, and a deep sense of humanity.
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Here in Florida, hurricane season begins on the first of June and runs to the end of November, but it’s the late-fall storms that are always the worst for the west (gulf) coast of the state. We’ve had two major hurricanes in two weeks, and while I’m very fortunate that my house did not flood during Helene or tear apart during Milton, the neighborhoods all around me experienced serious damage. So how do you cope – how do I cope – during and after a serious weather event?
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Guilt and shame are significant, yet often overlooked, emotions in the caregiving experience. As a caregiver, I frequently encountered feelings of inadequacy and guilt when I didn’t meet my own, or societal, expectations. This often led to feelings of shame.
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My journey through deep loss was also a transformation back into my heart. This deeply personal odyssey began with my husband’s spinal cord stroke that shook the very foundation of our lives. A long caregiving chapter had begun—a period marked by chaos and obstacles that tested my resilience and demanded introspection and understanding of
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The study found that the people who stayed healthiest and lived longest were the people who had the strongest connections to others. The warmth of these connections had a direct positive impact on their health and well-being.
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