PDF | EPUB | Vol. 15, No. 1 (2019)
Providing care to an adult child who experiences a mental illness or substance use problem can be a difficult role to navigate. Parents have to navigate boundaries, independence, and other tricky facets of family relationships as well as health systems that are set up to prioritize the protection of an individual's privacy before the sharing of information with caregivers. Caregiving looks different from family to family, and in this issue you'll find experiences from parents who had to navigate the transition from child and youth to adult services, parents of children who didn't receive a diagnosis until adulthood, parents who found valuable resources, and parents who advocate for their needs. Many caregivers in this issue discuss the important of taking care of their own health, and you'll find information on different resources that care for the caregiver. Caregiving can be an isolating task, and this issue brings light to the work that families do to help each member thrive.
Background
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Editor's Message
(Sarah Hamid-Balma) -
Such a Long Journey: When our adult kids still need us
(Holly Horwood) -
No Matter How Much We Love Them, We Can't Always Save Them: But as parents, we never stop trying
(A mother)
Experiences and Perspectives
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When Hope Springs Eternal for Those with an Anxiety Disorder
(Janet Peralta Laguio) -
Helping Them Find Their Way: Thoughts on parenting adult children
(Julie) -
Just When You Think You've Hit Bottom, You Find There Is Another Trap Door
(June Ariano-Jakes) -
Us vs. ED: A mother's story of eating disorder and recovery
(Terri McKinlay) -
Us vs. ED: A daughter's story of eating disorder and recovery
(Rylee McKinlay) -
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: A father's story of frustration
(Gord M.) -
Advocacy as a Coping Strategy
(Susan Inman)
Alternatives and Approaches
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The Caregiver Identity Crisis: Family Caregivers of BC is ready to help
(Janet McLean) -
Got Boundaries? Why, how and when to use them
(Gail Rutledge) -
Good Lives Now and Peace of Mind for the Future: The critical role of personal support networks for our loved ones living with disability
(Rebecca Pauls) -
Microboards:™ Creating a healthy and supported, independent lifestyle for people with disabilities
(Alexi McGreer)
