Tag Archives: caregiving

Self Inquiry and Direct Experience

Posted on June 7, 2025 by webmaven

For all of you on Facebook I highly recommend liking this page for daily quotes: https://www.facebook.com/discoveryourtrueself They are always well presented and provide different viewpoints for reflection and practice. From todays post: “Life is not a to-do list. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Here are 10 STEPS for Managing Stress from our book Caregiver Revolution

Posted on December 22, 2024 by webmaven

Breathe deeply As a caregiver, there are moments where your frustration, anger, or anxiety will spike to overwhelming levels. When that happens, breathing deeply is your best friend. It forces you to pause and calm down so you can better … Continue reading →

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GeriPal – Excellent Podcasts!

Posted on July 17, 2024 by webmaven

GeriPal is an excellent source of clinical knowledge. Wide ranging topics, many of  which at first glance seem that they could be a bit dry, are presented in an interesting lively way. The podcasts, like this one about end of … Continue reading →

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An Educational Resource for Clinicians

Posted on May 5, 2024 by webmaven

Since I have started working in Hospice care I have used Medbridge.com extensively in my work, especially for continuaing ed. I’ve always been impressed with the quality of the programs and resources. If you don’t already know about it, it’s … Continue reading →

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Step 8 – Do a Quick Relaxation

Posted on September 11, 2023 by webmaven

Choose a word, a sound, a prayer, or a phrase in your own belief system. Even a simple word will do: “one,” “peace,” “calm,” “All is one,” or choose a visualization – a rose, cross, light, sacred object. Now, make … Continue reading →

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Being in the Present: The Essential Buddhist Practice

Posted on July 23, 2023 by webmaven

This was shared by a friend on Facebook today and I thought it would serve as a nice reminder of how simple a “spiritual practice” can be: “Being in the present is so important in Buddhism. It is the core … Continue reading →

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