Compassionate Caregivers Coach
Life Coaching and Support for those who care for others
Supporting those who are helping others
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About Me
Toni Marie Armbruster BS CLC
As a passionate caregiver and life coach, I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the challenging emotions that come with caring for medically ill loved ones. My approach is empathetic, understanding, and aimed at providing clarity and support during difficult times.
I received my degree in Counseling and Applied Psychology from Arizona State University and later received certification as a life coach to better help those who may be going through. "I spent 19+ years caring for family members, most of my adult life, while juggling family life and a full time job."
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My individual counseling sessions offer a safe space for you to explore your feelings and experiences. Together, we will work towards understanding and managing the emotional challenges that arise from caring for a loved one who is ill.
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Join as a family who are going through similar experiences. My group counseling sessions provide a platform for sharing, learning, and finding strength in togetherness.
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Caring for an ill loved one can take a toll on a relationship. My couples counseling sessions focus on fostering understanding, communication, and resilience within the partnership.
Insights and Resources
Caregiver Emotions and feelings
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"I feel so angry sometimes", How can I do all this on my own", "I feel so alone". These are all quotes from others who care for loved ones. First, I would like to say that these aer all normal thoughts and emotions. It's hard to imagine being angry with a loved one who is ill, but what we need to remember is the anger comes from a place of fear and often exhaustion. Work life balance. It is what we all strive for, but what happens when life becomes work? We have work and work and work. Caring for a loved one can be both fulfilling and exhausting. Most people who are caring for a loved one are either working full time from home or outside the home while caring full time for an ill loved one. Most of us have families and children we are also caring for, which leaves little time for self help and leads to feelings of anger and exhaustion. About 60% of those caring for a loved one are female. Women are natural caregivers and tend to put others before themselves, leaving little for themselves. "My aim is to help caregivers discover strategies to manage emotions and practice self-care."