Compassion in Caregiving

Compassion in Caregiving Compassion in Caregiving is a community for caregivers of all ages. If you are the caregiver of an aging family member or friend this community is for you.

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Many of us have had the conversation- we vow to keep the person we care for home forever; We will never move them to a f...
09/19/2025

Many of us have had the conversation- we vow to keep the person we care for home forever; We will never move them to a facility or otherwise... And then one day, reality hits, and we face the fact that we may not be able to follow through on this promise that once seemed feasible.

In today’s episode, Jeanette Yates () discusses how she navigated this exact situation with her own mother and what she learned in the process. She shares her experiences and learnings with listeners that are sure to leave you feeling validated, heard and understood.

Listen now at the link in the bio or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

💙 Caregivers, your health and well-being are just as important as those you care for. Neglecting self-care may seem like...
09/17/2025

💙 Caregivers, your health and well-being are just as important as those you care for.

Neglecting self-care may seem like just a moment of stress, but it can lead to serious risks: burnout, health problems, emotional exhaustion, and strained relationships.

You can't pour from an empty cup—taking care of yourself is essential for providing compassionate, effective care.

Remember, it’s okay to ask for help and prioritize your own needs. Your well-being matters—reach out to our trained therapists if you're feeling overwhelmed. If you don't know how to start or are struggling with emotions under prioritizing you, we can help.

Follow us for more support, resources, and tips on caring for yourself while caring for others. 🌟

Breaking the myth that caregivers must always be strong and stoic. ✨It's time to rewrite the narrative. Showing vulnerab...
09/15/2025

Breaking the myth that caregivers must always be strong and stoic. ✨

It's time to rewrite the narrative. Showing vulnerability, emotions, and seeking help are signs of real strength-because being human means having feelings.
Remember, you don’t have to carry everything alone.

Reach out to our trained therapists for compassionate support, and follow us for more tips on mental health and caregiving. 💙

You are not alone. Your feelings are valid, and your well-being matters.

Breaking the myth that caregivers must always be strong and stoic. ✨It's time to rewrite the narrative. Showing vulnerab...
09/15/2025

Breaking the myth that caregivers must always be strong and stoic. ✨
It's time to rewrite the narrative. Showing vulnerability, emotions, and seeking help are signs of real strength-because being human means having feelings.

Remember, you don’t have to carry everything alone. Reach out to our trained therapists for compassionate support, and follow us for more tips on mental health and caregiving. 💙

You are not alone. Your feelings are valid, and your well-being matters.

Why would you even want to talk about or process the deep emotions? The painful thoughts or feelings that just feel too ...
09/12/2025

Why would you even want to talk about or process the deep emotions? The painful thoughts or feelings that just feel too difficult to think about? In caregiving, isn’t it easier to just let these go and focus on the task of hand since things are already so stressful?

In today’s episode, Stephanie answers these questions and talks about why therapy can be so helpful for caregivers and why doing some of the hard work can lead to very positive benefits ongoing.

Listen now wherever you find your podcasts or at the link in the bio!

Burnout is a word we hear everywhere, but so often we don’t stop to ask: what does it actually mean for caregivers?In th...
09/10/2025

Burnout is a word we hear everywhere, but so often we don’t stop to ask: what does it actually mean for caregivers?

In this episode of Caregiver’s Compass, I go back to the basics, what burnout really is, how it shows up, and what we can do to prevent it before it takes over our lives.

As caregivers, we often silence our own needs and push forward, thinking we can manage it all. But burnout is NOT a personal failure; it’s a signal from our bodies and hearts that something needs to change.

Boundaries, joy, and support are not “nice-to-haves”. They are essential if we want to keep caring for ourselves and our loved ones.

If you’ve noticed yourself withdrawing, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling to find joy, you are not alone. My hope is that this episode helps you pause, reflect, and remember that your needs matter, too. 💙

✨ You can listen to the full episode now on Caregiver’s Compass, wherever you get your podcasts. ✨

One of the very unfortunate realities of caregiving are the relationship shifts between you and others around you. Somet...
09/08/2025

One of the very unfortunate realities of caregiving are the relationship shifts between you and others around you.

Sometimes this includes friends, family members and coworkers. It can be so hurtful to see people who you thought you trusted, who you loved, who thought would support you endlessly, pull away or even say things about you to others.

Unfortunately, this is a very common thing I hear in therapy with caregivers and something I went through myself as a caregiver, with children and beyond.

You are not alone. You are deserving of care and love and there are people out there willing to support you through this. It’s okay to feel hurt not just by people you thought you could trust but also by how they do or do not show up when things are hard.

Finding community in the caregiving journey is not only life-giving but also the right people can help us to notice what comes with more compassion and love. You deserve that no matter what.

In this episode, Stephanie shares some of the most memorable (and some-frankly, ridiculous) things people have said to h...
09/05/2025

In this episode, Stephanie shares some of the most memorable (and some-frankly, ridiculous) things people have said to her while she was caring for her mother and following her mother’s passing.

Listen now wherever you find your podcasts or at the link in the bio!

Caregiving is full of contradictions. You can be:✨ deeply loving and completely exhausted✨ grateful for time together an...
09/04/2025

Caregiving is full of contradictions.

You can be:
✨ deeply loving and completely exhausted
✨ grateful for time together and resentful about the sacrifices
✨ proud of your strength and guilty for not doing more

➡️ These mixed emotions don’t make you a “bad” caregiver. They make you human.

Holding two truths at once is a sign of just how much you care and how heavy this role can be.

✨ You don’t need to choose one feeling over the other. Both are valid. Both are real.

If this resonates, know you don’t have to carry it all alone. Our team offers therapy and support from people who have been caregivers themselves.

➡️ Save this post for the days you need a reminder.
➡️ Share it with another caregiver who needs to hear this.
➡️ Follow for more caregiver-focused tools and support.

💙 You are doing enough. You are enough.

✨We speak to so many caregivers who feel tremendous anger or find themselves 'raging' or 'erupting' without even meaning...
09/03/2025

✨We speak to so many caregivers who feel tremendous anger or find themselves 'raging' or 'erupting' without even meaning to. They express to us that they do not know how to prevent the anger, what to do or even why this happens, as it is so far from their personality.

If this resonates with you, you are in the right place. We have so many resources to support you in this, and best of all- we have a tremendous community of caregivers who are going through this with you and who understand.

This is for all the caregivers dealing with FTD.I want you to know that I get you, you’re not going crazy. FTD is a diff...
09/02/2025

This is for all the caregivers dealing with FTD.

I want you to know that I get you, you’re not going crazy. FTD is a different sort of dementia. I know how it feels and most importantly, you are not alone.

I hope this finds you and finds other caregivers dealing with FTD. See, we aren’t alone.

Don’t lose sight of who you are and what’s important. Take care of yourself and who you are through it all.

I see you.

02/18/2025

These words sound good in concept but really it's throwing the labour back in our hands!

How do you respond in these moments? What has worked for you or do you react based on the moment? Sassy remarks welcome, comment below 🙂

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