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Pastoral Advice on Avoiding Burn-out

Posted on April 19, 2016January 29, 2021 by ptsblog
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I am a prime candidate for burnout. I am a mother of a 5-month-old, a 6-year-old, a wife, a pastor planning several brand new programs and projects, a daughter, a granddaughter, a friend, a neighbor, an employer, the list goes on. I am busy and I am tired. But all of our lists go on and on,…

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Alzheimer's disease and counseling

Alzheimer’s and Counseling

Posted on April 13, 2016January 29, 2021 by ptsblog
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It’s tax time. Insert audible groan here. Even with tools like Turbo Tax, Tax Act, and all the rest, successfully filing your taxes can be a major headache. As is the tradition each year, my mom and I sat down together to work on my taxes one recent Saturday. I’m pretty sure I only raised…

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Care and Counseling for the Caregiver

Posted on February 15, 2016January 29, 2021 by ptsblog
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“Being a caregiver is easy,” said no one, ever. Whether you work for a health care agency, a hospital, or care for a loved one at home, being a caregiver is incredibly draining work.  You are expected to give all you can to help someone get through another day. The hours are long, the work…

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