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Offering online therapy for caregiver stress throughout NY & CA
Are you feeling stressed, exhausted, and burned-out from caregiving?
Being responsible for the well-being of another person can create a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Whether we are new to the role, adjusting to recent changes, or been caregiving for many years, the demands of caregiving can take its toll.
Recognizing caregiver stress is essential for preventing burnout and ensuring you have the best possible support. We may experience symptoms related to caregiver stress in many ways:
Persistent feelings of sadness or emotional distress
Feeling overwhelmed or hopeless
Increased irritability or anger
Decreased interest in pleasurable activities
Isolating from family and friends
Physical symptoms such as exhaustion, headaches, body aches
Seeking help for caregiver stress is vital for alleviating the burdens of caregiving and promoting a healthier balance.
You’re ready to put yourself first.
How therapy works
You can learn to manage your caregiver stress.
As caregivers, we are focused on the here and now, just trying to survive the day-to-day tasks that need to be accomplished. We may find ourselves getting easily overwhelmed and exhausted, and often don’t recognize the feelings of sadness and grief that are hiding underneath. By acknowledging and exploring these hidden emotions, we can create space to fully express our experiences and discover healthier ways to cope.
Through validation and empathy, caregivers can feel understood and less isolated in their experience. Therapy can help by identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and replacing them with more positive and realistic thoughts. Therapy can assist in developing problem-solving skills, encouraging participation in meaningful activities, learning stress management techniques, and providing practical support such as time management and organization, boundary setting, communication skills, and relationship building.
You do not have to feel alone in caregiving, it is already isolating enough. By seeking support to manage your stress as a caregiver, you can find ways to maintain your own health while provide the care you aspire to give.
Therapy for caregiver stress can help you…
Feel understood and less isolated
Manage and express emotions
Challenge and replace negative thoughts
Develop new coping skills and strategies
Strengthen relationships
Frequently asked questions about therapy for caregiver stress
FAQs
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We will work together to identify and explore your feelings of stress and develop a personalized plan to help. Learn more.
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Stress can impact many aspects of our health. We may experience persistent sadness, feelings of overwhelm, loss of interest in activities, irritability, isolation, and physical symptoms such as fatigue or headaches. Learn more.
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Contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Learn more.