episode summary
In this episode, social worker Jessica Shurer, MSW, LCSW, discusses:
- What self-care for Parkinson's care partners actually means
- The complexities of mental health for Parkinson's care partners, including anticipatory grief and high levels of unpredictability
- The shift in identity when becoming a care partner
- The influence of negative self talk
- Understanding the signs of depression, anxiety, and caregiver burden
- The importance of self awareness in understanding when you're experiencing mental health difficulties and what you need to improve them
- Finding ways to manage your stress
- The importance of connecting with others
- Seeking professional help
- Empathy versus sympathy
- The importance of self advocacy in improving your mental health
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