Caren

Full Biography

I am a heart-centered caregiver, empath, coach, speaker, and psychologist whose focus is transpersonal creative expression. I am certified in neuro-linguistic training (NLP), hypnotherapy, expressive arts, tapping, and active listening. I am a single parent who raised a daughter on her own, and grandmother of a 2-year-old granddaughter. Currently, I am transitioning from the SF Bay Area to southern California to be with family after losing my husband of 32 years in December 2023. I can honestly say, I was out of my depth of understanding what it took to be a 24/7 “boots on the ground” caregiver. Not only was I fighting for my husband’s life, but I was also ensuring a personal battle of my own – feelings of not enough surfaced – not being enough, knowing enough, and doing enough. At times the stress seemed unbearable. I felt alone, sad, angry, and exhausted. Yet, I needed to honor my husband’s life and fight the good fight to give him hope and enliven his spirit so that he felt loved and cared for. That required putting my life on hold. So, I suited up and put one foot in front of the other to navigate the terrain of uncertainty. I did my best. There was no template I could follow that was laid out before me. I was thankful I had family and friends that showered me with love and support that saw me through this trying ordeal. I am here today to offer my experience as a caretaker in whatever form is needed to help and support others through this time of trial and tribulation and to say, “You are not alone.”