Aging is an inevitable part of living, but as we age, we may need help from our family members and other caregivers. How do adult children deal with the role reversal of acting like parents to their own parents?. As we age, so do our families of origin. Sometimes we are called back to our families of origin to help aging family members - like our siblings or parents.
This can be challenging for many people. When we are called back to help, things like old wounds, family dysfunction and confusion on where to go for help can arise. With so many critical decisions to make, who helps both an aging loved one as well as caregivers? My name is Leslie Sessley and I am a therapist for aging adults and anyone who cares for them.
This can be challenging for many people. When we are called back to help, things like old wounds, family dysfunction and confusion on where to go for help can arise. With so many critical decisions to make, who helps both an aging loved one as well as caregivers? My name is Leslie Sessley and I am a therapist for aging adults and anyone who cares for them.
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I specialize in helping individuals and families understand how to grow old and be caregivers in healthy ways. I believe individuals and families need support in later life and elderhood development.
Some examples may be helping individuals and families deal with being newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, helping caregivers of those diagnosed with neurological disorders have better life balance and boundaries, or helping elders and their caregivers deal with depression and anxiety.With a family history of neurocognitive disorders, I have witnessed the feelings of loss and grief from such disorders.
Some examples may be helping individuals and families deal with being newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, helping caregivers of those diagnosed with neurological disorders have better life balance and boundaries, or helping elders and their caregivers deal with depression and anxiety.With a family history of neurocognitive disorders, I have witnessed the feelings of loss and grief from such disorders.
For use of insurance I am not currently a provider with, if you would like to use your insurance we would be happy to call and find out what your out of network benefits would be, and would take care of filing the insurance for your sessions. If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 24 hours beforehand.
Ten years of experience in mental health for older adults and their caregivers including family therapy. Fifteen years of experience in managing and supervising home and community-based programs for older adults and their caregivers in non-profit, public, and university settings.
Three Year Post-Graduate Training and Residency in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Marriage and Family Therapy Institute at The Link Counseling Center, Atlanta Georgia.Recipient of the AARP Power of One Award for work with intergenerational families and caregivers in the State of Georgia. Recipient of The Governor's Commendation for Customer Service Award for work with intergenerational families and caregivers in the State of Georgia.
Three Year Post-Graduate Training and Residency in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Marriage and Family Therapy Institute at The Link Counseling Center, Atlanta Georgia.Recipient of the AARP Power of One Award for work with intergenerational families and caregivers in the State of Georgia. Recipient of The Governor's Commendation for Customer Service Award for work with intergenerational families and caregivers in the State of Georgia.
Not at all. People who ask for help know when they need it and have the ability to reach out. Everyone needs help now and then. You already have some strengths that you've used before, that for whatever reason isn't working right now. Perhaps this problem feels overwhelming and is making it difficult to access your past strengths.
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