In the early 80’s he came across a study showing that people who experienced personal traumas but didn’t discuss them were more likely to get sick.
He wondered if just writing about their emotional upheavals could help people recover. And the research he did changed lives.
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Everyone is talking about caregiving, but it can still be difficult to find meaningful information and real stories that go deep. We read (and listen to and watch and look at) the best content about caregiving and bring you a curated selection.
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Taylor searched desperately for help, signing Amari up for therapy and putting her on waitlists for intensive, in-home mental health services that...
Sabrina, who was given a diagnosis of autism coupled with a rare genetic disorder, has exhibited aggressive behavior since she was a little girl....
For close to two hours, my mom had stubbornly resisted our cajoling, pleading and arguing as we tried to get her out of the vehicle and into Villa...
Whenever you want to talk, there’s always someone up in one of our Facebook communities.
These private Facebook groups are a space for support and encouragement — or getting it off your chest.
Thoughts on care work from Cori, our director, that hit your inbox each Monday morning (more-or-less).
There are no grand solutions, but there are countless little ways to make our lives better.
Caregivers have wisdom and experience to share. Researchers, product developers, and members of the media are eager to understand the nature of care work and make a difference.
We have a group specifically to connect you so we can bring about change.
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