"Seeking help is a sign of strength," Dr. Val Farmer.
To deal with the stress of caregiving, it might be wise to consider professional counseling. Caring for an ill family member is one of the factors noted to cause a high level of stress. Counselors can be well trained to assist us with the task of handling caretaking and the stress involved in it. They provide a trained, objective opinion. How to find a good one? Check to make sure they have credentials and licensures, i.e. LPC, LMFT. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor; it sometimes is NLPC, with the work National in front of the rest. LMFT is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. CCDC is Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor. And check with other people you trust to find a counselor who is skilled. Seeking help is something wise people do when life gets rough.
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