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One of Life's Little Surprises: October 2016
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One of Life's Little Surprises. Saturday, October 29, 2016. What A Difference A Year Makes. No one can judge the hard decisions made by families when the time comes to consider the best options for the individual. But this visit made me all the more determined to do whatever I can to keep Jim at home. Needing help with Jim's care is not in the near future. But it doesn't hurt to think and plan for the best options. In my last post I talked about the Leaf Study. That I found helpful. I'm all about sel...
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One of Life's Little Surprises: December 2016
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One of Life's Little Surprises. Wednesday, December 28, 2016. The Fear Within: I am Here for You. I guess it really doesn't matter, but I do have a clinical curiosity. I'm getting better at preventing upsets. There will always be moments of upset that catch me off-guard. And I am working on improving my emotional response to these moments. But the key to prevention seems to be:. 2) Body language and tone of voice are critical. Both should reflect full attention, calm, and a loving presence. 3) A hug, han...
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One of Life's Little Surprises: Emotional Closeness versus Distance
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One of Life's Little Surprises. Thursday, December 15, 2016. Emotional Closeness versus Distance. It is only 12 degrees Fahrenheit today, with a low of Zero! Wind chill will make it feel much colder. A good day to stay inside and keep warm. My materials arrived for the Leaf Study. Years ago, fresh out of college I took a job as an aide at a developmental center. I worked on a unit with fairly high functioning folks, but who because of their behaviors were institutionalized. (As a side note, the d...Anywa...