Commented on a discussion 9/16/2009 at 5:25 pm
I have learned in my own practice in this area that two other ingredients are essential:
1. Better to explore the senior's needs, hopes, wishes, strengths, and limits with a neutral and, along t
...Read MoreI have learned in my own practice in this area that two other ingredients are essential:
1. Better to explore the senior's needs, hopes, wishes, strengths, and limits with a neutral and, along the way, include the children. Reaching an agreement is superior to "convincing," which more often than not fails to achieve the goal of renewed life and calmness.
2. "Right-sizing" better describes the realities and goals than "down-sizing." Indeed, much of our lives, including careers, partnerships, and residencies, is about finding the right fit given our needs, hopes, wishes, strengths, and limits.
Rabbi Scott B. Saulson, PhD