Family Relationships & Conflict Category Professional
Family relationships issues and conflict are part of life. Past history—like sibling rivalries or perceived favoritism —carries with us and resurface when caregiving becomes a role. When caregiving becomes a need, conflict happens. Mom and dad experience failing health. We’re afraid of losing them. We disagree about what actions to take. We come together or fall apart. Anxiety, emotional distress and frustration run high. If you are in family relationship and experiencing conflict, you are not alone. Gain confidence that managing conflict is possible. Increase your coping skills. Solutions exist. Real answers are here.
Articles On The Website Library
Check out articles by Pamela written especially for professional caregivers. Below this section are articles in the FREE Professional Membership Library where new articles are added each month. Membership is free, scroll down to review the information and subscribe today.
Imperfect Family Relationships: Moving Ahead
By Pamela D Wilson MS, BS/BA, CSA, NCG
When families come together in caregiving situations, at family or holiday reunions or when family members interact in the general course of life, there are often past relationship glitches or hurts that remain an underlying current. We so often hear ot...
Empathize and Redirect
Professional caregivers are asked to “take sides” in family disagreements. How to avoid being placed in a no-win situation while offering support and avoiding involvement.
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To Read Articles in the FREE Professional Membership Library
The special articles below are for website visitors who join the free professional membership library. These articles are located on Pamela’s membership website. Members receive notice of new articles that are added each month and have access to other special programs that Pamela offers. Membership is free, subscribe today.
Starters for Difficult Conversations
Interview with Dr. Susan Heitler, Clinical Psychologist
(podcast 10:29 playing time)
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Parent – Child Caregiving Relationships
By Pamela D Wilson CSA, CG, MS, BS/BA
How does the quality of relationships and career success impact the way parents feel about their children? How might support between grown children and parents predict the quality of future caregiving relationships? Is there a link between the perception...
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