Spring 2021 – Family Conversations™ In the beginning
The Spring newsletter reflects how family problems and conflicts have changed over time, and what we’ve learned about helping people with their concerns and worries.
Winter 2020-2021 – Holiday Celebrations and the Covid Pandemic
People look forward to celebrating holidays from Thanksgiving through Chanukah, Kwanza and Christmas, to New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Why are this year’s celebrations different from all others? Winter 2020-2021 – Covid, Holidays and Special Occasions This newsletter is about how to decide what will work best for you, your family, and friends […]
Fall 2020 – Meeting in the Zoom age
Meeting in person with your family to discuss important issues almost always works best. Meeting in person better ensures everyone hears the same thing, you can see body language, and you get a better feel for when to take a break.
Summer 2020 – Driving and transportation
Driving and independence go hand in hand. For older adults, thinking about losing that independence, can be a significant impact in their lives.
Spring 2020 – Housing Concerns
As we grow older, we may no longer have the energy to live in our homes. Mobility and disability issues may make it more difficult. And leaving what’s familiar to us can be stressful and upsetting.
Winter 2019-2020 Caregiving and single adults
This season’s newsletter will explore some obstacles, and challenges, caregivers need to consider before jumping in to help a spouse, relative or friend. It also takes a look at what do single people do when there’s not family support available.
Fall 2019 Stress and Conflict
We all experience stress in our lives. How we adjust to our stress, and the stress of others, makes a big difference.
Summer 2019 – Youth becoming independent
As parents grow older and start looking forward to a time when they’ll have the house to themselves, what do they do when a child hasn’t left, doesn’t feel prepared to leave, or confident in their abilities to succeed on their own?
Spring 2019 – Multi-generational living situations
Multi-generational living arrangements often lead to some problems. Parent act like their children are still children, even if those adults are in their 20s, 40s or older. This can make life even more difficult for everyone.
Winter 2018-2019 – Care givers and Care receivers
Winter’s newsletter focuses on caregiving. We look at it with a perspective of the care giver, and from the perspective of the person receiving care.