Carer-parents have stress levels that can be equivalent to that of combat veterans. Yet it is seen as a group who just need to get on and do what they need to do. But it doesn’t mean we are okay.
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Building resilience and courage by changing how you think
Your thoughts matter. The way you think about an event, matters. Whether you interpret an event as stressful or not, will determine how you are able to cope with it. Whenever something happens in our lives, we assess it based on our own view of the world and ourselves.
A 100 Year Journey to Family Partnerships
My grandmother was raised in poverty. Her story convinces me we must do things differently to break the cycle, and make the systems work for us.
The Carer Cognitive Load and How Employers Can Support
The carer role is hard. It takes your attention, focus and emotional energy, often with little or no return. But what about juggling work as well?
