Episode 14: Stress, Overwhelm, & Blocked Care in Caregivers

About this episode

Dr. Jana and Beth discuss chronic stress, overwhelm, and blocked care in caregivers, particularly in foster and adoptive contexts.

This episode is the first of a three-part series on blocked care in caregiving. In this episode, Dr. Jana and Beth discuss the common experiences of chronic stress, overwhelm, and blocked care that many foster and adoptive caregivers can experience. You will gain insights into why you may be experiencing this phenomenon - the neurobiology of it all. And you will gain a deeper understanding of the differences between chronic stress, emotional reactivity, and blocked care.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jana Hunsley

Guest: Beth

Topics covered

• stress
• overwhelm
• blocked care
• caregiving
• foster care
• adoptive care

Keywords

• chronic stress
• emotional reactivity
• blocked care
• caregivers
• neurobiology

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