Myself, like everyone else, have been through many interesting but sometimes challenging life experiences. I've found the importance and therapeutic relief in sharing stories, learned lessons and knowledge to others who need to hear while understanding they are not alone. I regularly help support families through difficult situations by way of Support Groups and not only does this offer comfort but it has been very instrumental in developing a future "plan". It seems that as we grow older the past is increasingly reflected upon and without question the past can greatly help in the present. We're continuously told not to live in the past, but the past is a prime tool in learning about today as well as the future.
Life is a constant learning experience with so many elements that compose it. We were given the tools to communicate with one another and perhaps we should fully realize that communication is and remains a direct source of comfort along with healing, education and reflection.
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Whether for an aging parent, neighbor or friend, most people will be a caregiver at some point in life if they're not already. This can sometimes be a challenging role when combined with everyday living and one's own daily responsibilities.
Sharing experiences, especially in the care giving capacity, creates an informative and overall helpful environment in which you can realize that you are not alone in your role. Roger, a caregiver for over 15 years provides a supportive and interactive seminar with a distinct awareness of Senior Care. Even after the caregiving role may have ended, the emotional and mental part may live on for years to come. We can talk about this and know being the role of caregiver has a direct effect on all persons involved.
Decades before the formal diagnosis of Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Roger came to understand that something in his life was "different" from what he viewed as "normal" in others. Although he carried on daily living as best possible, unexplained sadness tied in with repeating habits and emotional breakdowns brought him to seek professional assistance. He now offers an interactive and non-medical discussion focusing on life experiences up to and following the diagnosis.
This presentation is an honest dialogue on how everyday living can be reshaped and life can continue regardless of your own personal challenges.
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