Tag Archive: self-care

The Selfless Act of Self-Care

When caregiving for a loved one who is seriously ill or nearing death, taking care of yourself often falls to the bottom of your priority list. “I’ll be fine,” “Don’t...

Why do you Volunteer with Hospice?

In honor of National Volunteer week, Bill Spaulding (pictured below) shares the motivations behind, and the impact of, his volunteer service with Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG).  ...

Your Holiday Grief Toolkit: Piecing Together a Holiday without your Loved One

There is perhaps no milestone so daunting for the newly bereaved as the holiday season: a time typically spent celebrating family and enjoying the company of loved ones. Getting through...

In a Crisis, Spiritual Resilience Can Pull Us Through

This year’s theme for Pastoral Care Week is “spiritual resilience.” What does it mean to be spiritually resilient? How can resilience help us through a crisis, like a serious illness...

Four Free Apps to Reduce Stress

The stress of caring for a loved one—on top of many other responsibilities—can quickly lead to burnout. You may start to have trouble sleeping or paying attention. Maybe you have...