More Than Caregiving

Narcissism

Narcissist's Adult Child: A Painful Role

Meredith Gordon Resnick L.C.S.W. on May 3, 2016

If a narcissistic parent feels threatened, they can go from extreme adoration to devaluation in moments.

Narcissism

What Children of Narcissists Sometimes Do

Meredith Gordon Resnick L.C.S.W. on March 25, 2016

As counterintuitive as it may feel in the narcissistic dynamic (especially with a parent), focus on the self is key to healing.

Relationships

Subverting the Trap of Perfection This Mother's Day

Meredith Gordon Resnick L.C.S.W. on May 5, 2015

Just in time for the Mother of all holidays, a book that applauds the imperfections of getting older. Finally.

Caregiving

The Fine Line Between Denial and Positive Thinking

Meredith Gordon Resnick L.C.S.W. on December 12, 2014

Many families wait way too long to hire help. Are they misreading the problem or is it something else?

Child Development

Caring For The Parent Who Doesn’t Care For You

Meredith Gordon Resnick L.C.S.W. on October 7, 2014

For the adult child, a parent's illness often brings the most difficult feelings of childhood to the surface, taking even the most prepared by complete surprise.

Sex

Sexuality and Sex, And Caregiving

Meredith Gordon Resnick L.C.S.W. on April 29, 2014

"Caregiving roles vary – household, as family caretaker, and, also rarely discussed, sexual."

Embarrassment

When the Enabler Becomes the Disabler

Meredith Gordon Resnick L.C.S.W. on January 9, 2014

In the business of doing for others what they can do for themselves? Welcome to the reality of Enabler/Disabler (they are one and the same).

Dementia

Alzheimer’s, Alcoholism and—Finally—Healing

Meredith Gordon Resnick L.C.S.W. on November 21, 2012

Over the past few years, a growing movement in elder care has taken shape to see Alzheimer’s disease differently, to find what is hopeful and positive in dementia caregiving—even if the disease is advanced. But how?

We are told to have "the talk" about changes that may occur later in life. As a clinician, there are questions I think are good to ask about health but what if your parent is not going to give it up? What if he or she is not a talker? What if you are not a talker?