Zoom – High Conflict Relationships and Its Impact on You as a Caregiver
Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers.
Our sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well.
Sometimes our lives our already overwhelming and when the role of becoming a caregiver enters the picture often unexpectedly the additional responsibilities throw a wrench into previously established routines and we become “out of control.” An out of control person in a relationship is in fight, flight and fear mode and often develops toxic compensatory behavior that drives high conflict situations
Sometimes, caregiving relationships devolve into “Power and Control” by one person or the other. When any relationship becomes imbalanced, one or both people can feel like they are losing control. The result can be anger or resentment. In this TYOF Caregiving series, we will talk about toxic caregiving habits that negatively affect caregiver and care receiver relationships from a shared perspective.
This workshop will discuss growing healthy relationships, understanding toxic relationships and clinically lay out for the listener plans of actions to prevent such a situation or navigate the difficult situation more effectively.
Date August 25, 2022
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Tags self-care, Aging, Huysman, caregiving, James, caregivers, James Huysman, elderly, family, seniors, Health and Wellness, caregiver
James Huysman, PsyD, LCSW
James Huysman, PsyD, LCSW, aka Dr. Jamie, is a leading authority on caregiver burnout, compassion fatigue, and related addictions. His background in case management and family systems has been the foundation of his work throughout his 30-year career. He is a fierce advocate of caregivers, integrated, patient-centered medicine, and a workforce in touch with its comprehensive wellness. He blogs for Psychology Today and JoanLunden.com, and writes for Connections and Caregiver SOS. He co-authored the acclaimed “Take Your Oxygen First: Protecting Your Health and Happiness While Caring for a Loved One with Memory Loss.” A popular and engaging speaker, he is frequently called upon as a keynote speaker and to provide his expert opinion for the media. Dr. Huysman serves as the Vice President of Provider Relations and Government Affairs for WellMed Medical Management.