How to Navigate Caregiving for Loved Ones

Kari Berit is the author of “The Unexpected Caregiver” and has over 30 years of experience in helping families and communities in caregiving. She focuses on creating resources and raising awareness around the difficulties that can accompany caring for a loved one in need. Kari is the author of the Mental Fitness Guide, and created the S.A.N.E. method to ensure people feel Supported, Appreciated, Not Guilty, and Energized as a caregiver. She has served as a director for the Good Samaritan Society National Board, as well as a director for senior housing and dementia care specialists across multiple different states.

 

In this episode of the Conversations on Healing Podcast, Shay Beider and Kari discuss how to apply her S.A.N.E. method to ensure caregivers are remaining grounded. They also discuss the importance of being kind to yourself when caring for a loved one, as it is not something people are naturally trained to do. Kari shares resources available to those who have unexpectedly assumed a caregiving role and describes how to navigate difficult family dynamics. Finally, she offers what she sees as the benefits of caring for a loved one and her own personal shift in perspective after becoming a caregiver.

 

Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing 

 

Show Notes:

Check out Kari’s website here Buy “The Unexpected Caregiver” Read “The Mental Fitness Instruction Guide” Kari’s blog for Caregiver’s Support

 

This podcast was created by Integrative Touch which is working to change the way people experience healthcare. A leader in the field of pediatric integrative medicine, the organization supports families whose children have any type of special health or medical need. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year in hospitals and communities and offers unique Telehealth programs to families and healthcare providers during this challenging time. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, individuals are able to receive wellness education and integrative medical services at little or no cost

Kari Berit is the author of “The Unexpected Caregiver” and has over 30 years of experience in helping families and communities in caregiving. She focuses on creating resources and raising awareness around the difficulties that can accompany caring for a loved one in need. Kari is the author of the Mental Fitness Guide, and created the S.A.N.E. method to ensure people feel Supported, Appreciated, Not Guilty, and Energized as a caregiver. She has served as a director for the Good Samaritan Society National Board, as well as a director for senior housing and dementia care specialists across multiple different states.

 

In this episode of the Conversations on Healing Podcast, Shay Beider and Kari discuss how to apply her S.A.N.E. method to ensure caregivers are remaining grounded. They also discuss the importance of being kind to yourself when caring for a loved one, as it is not something people are naturally trained to do. Kari shares resources available to those who have unexpectedly assumed a caregiving role and describes how to navigate difficult family dynamics. Finally, she offers what she sees as the benefits of caring for a loved one and her own personal shift in perspective after becoming a caregiver.

 

Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing 

 

Show Notes:

Check out Kari’s website here Buy “The Unexpected Caregiver” Read “The Mental Fitness Instruction Guide” Kari’s blog for Caregiver’s Support

 

This podcast was created by Integrative Touch which is working to change the way people experience healthcare. A leader in the field of pediatric integrative medicine, the organization supports families whose children have any type of special health or medical need. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year in hospitals and communities and offers unique Telehealth programs to families and healthcare providers during this challenging time. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, individuals are able to receive wellness education and integrative medical services at little or no cost