Caregiving: Asking for Help
Transforming Caregiving
Asking for help is a primary skill for successful caregiving, and yet for many of us, asking for help isn’t easy. Why is that? What makes it so hard? Asking for help is counter-cultural. We are weaned on the message that going it alone is a sign of strength. Raised to be proud of our fortitude, we stoically forge ahead. Welcome to The Lone Ranger Syndrome. It weakens the fabric of relationships at home and at work. And in caregiving, this handicap does immeasurable damage to a caregiver’s effectiveness.
Posted on October 19, 2009 | No Comments | Category: Caregiving |
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