Take Back Your Life: A Caregiver's Guide to Finding Freedom in the Midst of Overwhelm

by Loren M. Gelberg-Goff

2021 NYC Book Award Winner, CaregivingWhat starts as loving, compassionate care becomes an isolating, stressful, never-ending race to get everything done. Inevitably, anger and resentment creep in — toward the person being cared for as well as other family members who don't pitch in...or both. So guilt and shame for not feeling loving all the time gets added to the emotional mix.Worst of all, most caregivers have no support system, and no plan for ensuring that they're taking good care of themselves first so they can keep going without falling apart. Is there any hope for a better life?Yes! In Take Back your A Caregiver'sGuide to Finding Freedom in the Midst of Overwhelm, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and experienced family caregiver Loren Gelberg-Goff shows you exactly how to get back to having a life, feel that loving connection you thought was gone, stop arguing and get cooperation from your siblings and others, and discover other resources you can call upon to guarantee that much-needed "you time."

204 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 27, 2018

Reviews

[Senator · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well done. got me through so hard times!

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent book if you are looking for specific ways you can make changes in the way you are reacting to the stresses of caregiving. The advice is concise and the worksheets are very helpful in giving you ways to look at your situation. I would recommend this one, it's worth the read.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a helpful guide for caregivers who need relief from their overwhelming roles. Loren Gelberg covers setting boundaries, anger and resentment, self-sabotage, forgiveness, soliciting help from family members, making changes in your routine so you can get some rest, and handling unexpected events. Each chapter has a case study of a caregiver who took the initiative to improve their well-being. At the end of each chapter, there's a section with questions and ruled lines where you can write your answers. The appendices have helpful resources for caregivers and a comprehensive recap of what's covered in the book with additional exercises to help caregivers improve their physical and mental well-being.

[BB Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

a must read

Common sense packed into a skillfully written book a must read resource for any and all caregivers a caregiver can never have to much information to use and guide them kudos to the author

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where has this book been all my life?!? This is the best caregiver book I have ever read. So much appreciation and gratefulness for this Author. My friend read this book after me and is in love with it as well. Thanks so much to the Author for creating this for Caregivers!

[TJ Black · Rating 4 out of 5]

Detailed guideline on reducing the stress of care giving.

Recommended to me from a director of a local hospice.

[Katherine Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

And we breathe

[Augustine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a birthday gift from my son. I highly recommend this book to anyone who's a caregiver. I definitely learned to set new boundaries and BREATHE.