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Three Steps to Prevent Caregiver Burnout

Three Steps to Prevent Caregiver Burnout

Caregivers Need Care: A Newsletter & Podcast Episode

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Dr. Lucy McBride
Feb 07, 2023
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Hats off to those of you who can cajole a screaming toddler, console an anxious teen, or tend to a sick loved one with ease. If you’re anything like me, caring for other people is deeply fulfilling, but it comes with a cost.

As human beings, we all have our limits. When I reach the edge of my capacity, I can feel my patience waning, my empathy draining, …

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