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Book Synopsis: With a foreword by Judy Woodruff, The Unexpected Journey of Caring is a practical guide to finding personal meaning in the 21st century care experience. Personal transformation is usually an experience we actively seek out—not one that hunts us down. Becoming a caregiver is one transformation that comes at us, requiring us to rethink everything we once knew. Everything changes—responsibilities, beliefs, hopes, expectations, and relationships. Caregiving is not just a role reserved for “saints”—eventually, everyone is drafted into the caregiver role. It’s not a role people medically train for; it’s a new type of relationship initiated by a loved one’s need for care. And it’s a role that cannot be quarantined to home because it infuses all aspects of our lives.
Caregivers today find themselves in need of a crash course in new and unfamiliar skills. They must not only care for a loved one, but also access hidden community resources, collaborate with medical professionals, craft new narratives consistent with the changing nature of their care role, coordinate care with family, seek information and peer support using a variety of digital platforms, and negotiate social support—all while attempting to manage conflicts between work, life, and relationship roles. The moments that mark us in the transition from loved one to caregiver matter because if we don’t make sense of how we are being transformed, we risk undervaluing our care experiences, denying our evolving beliefs, becoming trapped by other’s misunderstandings, and feeling underappreciated, burned out, and overwhelmed.
Informed by original caregiver research and proven advocacy strategies, this book speaks to caregiving as it unfolds, in all of its confusion, chaos, and messiness. Readers won’t find well-intentioned clichés or care stereotypes in this book. There are no promises to help caregivers return to a life they knew before caregiving. No, this book greets caregivers where they are in their journey—new or chronic—not where others expect (or want) them to be.
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Are you ready for a life-changing journey? Introducing "The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver". This practical guide will help you find personal meaning in the 21st-century care experience. With a foreword by Judy Woodruff, this book dives deep into the challenges and transformation you'll experience as a caregiver.
Being a caregiver is no easy task. It's a role that comes at you, requiring you to rethink everything you once knew. But don't worry, you're not alone. This book will walk you through the process, providing invaluable insights and guidance along the way. You'll discover how to navigate your new responsibilities, beliefs, hopes, expectations, and relationships with confidence.
Caregiving is not reserved for "saints", but a role that eventually everyone will be a part of. This book recognizes that caregiving is a new type of relationship initiated by a loved one's need for care. It goes beyond the boundaries of your home and infuses all aspects of your life. With this realization, you can embrace your role as a caregiver and uncover the transformative power it holds.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of caregiving? This book is your crash course in acquiring the skills you need to excel in this new role. From accessing hidden community resources to collaborating with medical professionals, you'll learn how to navigate the complexities with ease. Additionally, you'll gain valuable insights into crafting new narratives that are consistent with the changing nature of caregiving. Through this book, you'll have the tools to balance your caregiving responsibilities with work, life, and relationship roles.
The transition from loved one to caregiver is filled with moments that shape us. It's crucial to make sense of this transformation to avoid feeling underappreciated and burned out. This book is here to support you every step of the way. It is informed by original caregiver research and proven advocacy strategies to ensure that you receive the best guidance possible.
Unlike other books on caregiving, this one is refreshingly honest. You won't find well-intentioned clichés or stereotypes. We don't promise that you'll return to the life you had before caregiving because we understand that this is a new normal. Instead, we meet you where you are on your journey, whether you're just starting or have been caregiving for years.
Embrace the unexpected journey and unlock the power of caregiving. Get your copy of "The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver" today.
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