Caregiving is a deeply emotional journey—full of love, frustration, joy, and exhaustion, sometimes all at once. In this episode, we revisit the AIM Framework—a tool designed to help family caregivers manage stress by tuning into the full spectrum of what we feel.
You’ll hear:
- Why it’s just as important to acknowledge joy as it is to acknowledge stress
- How laughter and lightness can serve as tools for emotional resilience
- Practical ways to identify what makes you feel okay—and how to commit to more of it
AIM stands for:
- A – Acknowledge how you're feeling
- I – Identify what you need in order to continue caring
- M – Make a commitment to yourself
This episode is a reminder that it's not selfish to care for yourself—it’s essential. Tune in and take aim at both the heavy and light moments of caregiving.
Helpful Links:
https://caregiver.com/articles/laughter-medicine/
https://familycaregiversonline.net/keeping-your-sense-of-humor-as-a-family-caregiver/
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/its-ok-to-laugh-right-now
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/play-your-way-sane/202010/how-use-humor-manage-stress
For guesting opportunities, send me a message at slyarbrough@praxisforcare.com
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