Mixed Emotions

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Mixed Emotions
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When Caregiving

• There is laughter and happiness
• There are uncomfortable feelings

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What do you think?

• We grow closer
• I give quality care.
• I feel good about myself.
• I am even more aware of our past together
• I now have an opportunity to repay for past care

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Feelings change

• Riding the roller coaster
• How does this influence caregiving?

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• How do you talk about past experience?
• What has gone well in my experience as a
  caregiver?
  
• How has past relationship influenced this
  experience?
  

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Domino Effect
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Using Frustration, Guilt Fear

• Learn from them.
• Take action.
• Make changes.

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To Make Amends

• Apologize
• Show respect
• Accept what cant be changed
• Choose to forgive yourself
• Choose to forgive others