“But I am taking care of myself.”
Dozens of friends have said it. Strangers have even said it. “You have to take care of yourself,” they announce, as if I’ve never heard this advice before. I tell them I’m already taking care of myself. Some ask what I’m doing. A friend recently gave me this advice...
Getting in touch with our Selves
Join Adrienne as she discusses writing exercises that encourage and support you to stay in touch with who you are and what you want. As you learn and practice using writing as a vehicle to take you out of your current environment, it becomes easier to reclarify who we...
Meet Judith H: Caregiver, Memoirist
I’m 61 years old and will soon be publishing my first book about caring for aging parents. It’s entitled, The Dutiful Daughter’s Guide to Caregiving: A Practical Memoir. I’m a writer, a teacher, a friend, a sister, an ex-wife, a pet parent, and always a daughter,...
Sensory writing exercises for caregivers
Join Adrienne in this segment of The Page Listens to learn how to explore all corners of your mind on paper. Personal writing can be one of the most freeing, therapeutic and nourishing practices you can gift yourself. Listen in as Adrienne offers prompts and exercises...
Your many identities: looking for your “self” in writing
Prospective makes all the difference, it’s not what you look at; it’s what you see – Steve Maraboli In this week’s video segment, join Adrienne as she encourages you to explore all the different identities that define who you are. In choosing...
Legacy writing: the stories of you and your loved ones
In this segment of The Page Listens, tune in to hear founder, Adrienne Gruberg discuss the practice of legacy writing. Listen and learn how you can help document and tell your loved one’s story. Legacy writing can be a beautiful practice that helps transform...3 reasons why the waiting room is a gift for caregivers
These are all activities and ways we can loosen up our minds, our hearts and our bodies from the stresses that caregiving asks us to endure.
Journaling, What’s the Use for Caregivers? Freedom, Perhaps.
The payoffs of journaling is pure freedom, which gives profoundly beneficial stress relief, as it is one activity the caregiver may perform their way.
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