When the Caregiver Needs Care A Chaplain's Guide to Preventing Burnout - Paperback

by Michelle Franklin (Author)

This book is for caregivers, to provide care for themselves as a caregivers. Your functionality is necessary to ensure that you are emotionally and physically equipment with the resources that you need in order to continue supporting others. The role often demands a higher level of vigilance and self sacrifice which can lead to burnout characterized by exhaustion and a sense of isolation to maintain our own well-being. It is vital to establish a firm boundary and prioritize rest throughout the day. This might mean, stepping away for 10 minutes of quiet time, maintaining your own medical appointment and rediscovering your hobbies that exist entirely outside of your work.