Hard Laughter Coaching – Support for Family Caregivers
Caring for an aging parent, spouse or older loved one, is challenging. There are frustrations, worries, guilt, stress, anger and love, always love. Stumbling through the different stages of caregiving, without knowing the length of its journey, falling out of your community and foregoing self-care, can leave you vulnerable, exhausted and lonely. Recognizing what is not working and stepping forward to get the support and guidance you need, is vital.
Carmel Murphy-Kotyan has worked in the Aging Industry and with family caregivers for over twenty years. She is a Certified Caregiver Consultant and Educator, Facilitator of Respite Connect Support Group, Owner/Director of CMK Home Care and Founder of Elder Service Network.
As a Certified Caregiver Consultant, Carmel is committed to
- Believing her clients know the answer, but will help provide the process that leads to the right choice.
- Sharing resources, ideas, suggestions and possibilities with the understanding that clients may use them in the way that best works for them.
- Meeting clients where they are, with an open heart and curious mind.
- Listening to and Validating your emotional tremors.
- Empowering thought-provoking questions to help you make the best decision and courage to take the step forward.
- Minimizing your regrets and recognizing your successes.
- Encouraging Self Care, both emotionally and physically.
- Helping with maintaining a personal life and planning for a future life when caregiving ends.
- Helping you transition successfully into a life after caregiving.
- Understanding that her work with clients lasts as long as the work is needed, and your goals are achieved.
