Tag: illness

Inviting You to Holding Space: Supporting People in Pain

Cheryl Greenberg, Ed.D. - The Age CoachLeave a comment

When we are in pain, uncertainty, grief…
– having space held for us –
reduces the suffering of isolation and supports us in our challenges.

We sometimes back away from those in pain
because we don’t know what to say…
because we fear hurting them with the wrong words…
because their pain stirs our own fears so profoundly.

Let’s talk about finding words and actions that support others when they are challenged.

Join a conversation with me and Business and Empowerment Coach, SB Rawz, The conversations will be 45 minutes, confidential…and free.

Sunday, November 19, 11:00 AM EST

Wednesday, December 6, 3:00 PM EST

Monday, December 11, 8:00 PM EST

RSVP at calendly.com/sbrawz/holding-space or to me at TheAgeCoach@gmail.com

Socializing Safely Today

Cheryl Greenberg, Ed.D. - The Age CoachLeave a comment

We know that having regular, caring and stimulating social contact is vital to older adults’ (and everyone else’s!) physical and cognitive health. Sometimes, though, we have to figure out how to stay in touch when visits aren’t possible.

Right now, visiting is inadvisable for many. So, what can children and other caring people do? How creative can you be?

Here are some ideas to start the creativity ball rolling:

  • Help your loved one use digital platforms, such as Facetime or Skype; then have “face to face” conversations.
  • Send text messages full of loving emojis.
  • Email digital greeting cards and photographs.
  • Arrange for delivery of your loved one’s favorite prepared (and safe) meals.
  • Place a bucket of pansies or tulips outside a window to color the view.
  • And, of course, call often. Regular calls, even several short ones during the day, will help your loved one socialize from a distance.