Overfunctioning

Join the Boundaries & Holidays workshop Overfunctioning (Episode 52) In this episode, Kay Coughlin confesses to being an overfunctioner, and explains what overfunctioning is and when it might be a problem for caregivers. Importantly, when a caregiver overfunctions...

Short-term or acute stage of caregiver responsibilities

Join the boundaries discussion group The short-term or acute stage of caregiver responsibilities (Episode 46) If you have ever been a caregiver in a short-term or acute situation – and certainly if that’s your situation right now – this episode is for you....
Stop making excuses for people (less than 100 words)

Stop making excuses for people (less than 100 words)

We make excuses for colleagues and family members more often than we realize. Disqualifying someone because they might get defensive, “can’t” meet deadlines, have a certain skin color or are too old/too young is just an excuse. It causes distrust,...