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Coaching as Support for Informal Caregivers

2022/05/16

A Research Paper By Susan Haffner
Life Coach, UNITED STATES

There are many paid and unpaid caregivers around the world; the support provided to those they care for varies, but it is extremely vital for their health and welfare. We couldn’t live without these carers, but it’s vital to remember that they need attention as well. This issue is where I believe coaching may be able to help bridge the gap. This pressing need, combined with my prior expertise, has led me to specialize in caregiver coaching. I’ve always been curious about how coaching may aid in client progress. I was curious to see how coaching could complement the tools and assistance that I provide to clients in my social work profession.

Transforming the Caregiving Role: Rigidity and Overwhelm vs. Flexibility and Ease

2022/05/13

A Coaching Power Tool By Susan Haffner
Life Coach, UNITED STATES

The Rigidity and Overwhelm vs. Flexibility and Ease power tool tries to change the caregiver’s mind in order to help them deliver care with greater ease by allowing them to be more adaptable to changing demands. The caregiver’s job is not an easy one. Caregivers need help in order to succeed in their crucial work. Stress and overwhelm can narrow a caregiver’s perspective and cause them to be inflexible in their thinking and behaviors, resulting in even more stress. Ease comes from flexibility. This idea does not imply that caregiving will become simple overnight; rather, it implies that with the caregiver’s flexibility, the care recipient will be less resistant.

The Ithaca Journey, Model for Caregivers

2022/05/11

A Coaching Model By Susan Haffner
Life Coach, UNITED STATES

Caregiving is a learning experience that involves balancing the needs of the loved one and the career, learning about resources, and experiencing both obstacles and joys. As a coach, my job is to support those who are helping and supporting others. The way I provide this support is through the Ithaca Journey Model for Caregivers. Despite the difficulties, caring can be a rewarding, meaningful, and life-giving occupation.

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