Caregiving is a journey filled with emotional complexities, and managing these emotions effectively is crucial for both the caregiver and the person receiving care. In the latest episode of the Caregiver Cup podcast, Dr. JJ Kelly, a clinical psychologist and emotional intelligence expert, provides invaluable insights into navigating the emotional landscape of caregiving. From understanding intense feelings of anger, resentment, guilt, and fear, to practical strategies for self-care, this episode is packed with essential information for caregivers.

One of the main topics discussed in this episode is the importance of understanding and validating personal feelings. Caregivers, particularly women, often experience a range of intense emotions, including anger and resentment. Dr. Kelly emphasizes that these feelings are normal and should not be suppressed. Instead, acknowledging and validating these emotions can help caregivers manage the emotional toll more effectively. Dr....

In today’s episode, I am sharing a clip from a live session I did in May with The Caregiver Cup Community Facebook Group.    We go live each Wednesday in this group.  Some Wednesday are mini trainings, some are just connecting and others are Q&As.   

In May, I asked the community to submit questions.  Here are the questions:

1. How do you stay motivated and keep your energy level up?
2. What are your top 3 self-care tips?
3. I feel angry and resentful all the time.  How do I overcome this?  

In this episode, I reference these two FREE resources:

• Three Stages of Caregiver Overwhelm
• The Caregiver Quiz

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