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Anticipatory Grief & The 3 E’s of Self-Compassion
Caregiving is an heroic act that needs more recognition and support. From spouses to adult children to pet parents and veterinarians to nurses and physicians, the level of care provided to one living with a serious health condition takes an existential toll.
In this blog series, I explore the life of caregivers and offer tips on how to walk the noble road while maintaining one’s emotional, cognitive, and physiological health. This week, we look at anticipatory grief and its impact on the mind, body, and spirit. We then review the 3 E’s of Self-Compassion: Expression, Engagement, and Empowerment and their protective factors for those experiencing anticipatory grief.
Entering the Role of Caregiver, Lightly
In becoming a caregiver for the first time, you have embarked on a road that may be unfamiliar to you. Even if you have been a caregiver to a loved one in the past, each caregiving experience is unique. You may utilize the new skills you honed, but, unless it is the same debilitating illness, new skills will likely be required. This blog series explores the role of caregiver and provides guidance on how to take care of self and loved one on this less traveled road.