How to Stop Running Away from Family Conflict | Caregiver Tips and Advice

Being a caregiver can mean being involved in family conflict. Gain insights and steps for how to stop running away from problems and overcome conflict in a relationship.

Caregiving responsibilities or feeling responsible for other people can result in stress and anxiety. By setting expectations and being transparent in relationships, you can stop running away from problems, learn to overcome conflict in a relationship, and become your best self.

Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares background and tips for how to stop running away with these key tips:

• Recognize the what and why people run away from problems
• How to set expectations and be transparent in relationships
• How to stop running away from conflict in a relationship
• What expectations you can set to create boundaries around caregiving responsibilities

Embark on a journey to understand the practical steps to navigate the realm of family conflict, empowering yourself for personal growth.

Unlock insights into transforming thoughts of how to stop running away by examining other areas in life where these feelings may have existed and change your thoughts and actions to support integrity and transparency.

00:00 Balance thoughts about running away
01:06 Why people run or ghost
02:19 Help for caregivers
04:00 Running away can become a habit
05:35 Create a transition plan instead of running
06:45 Common interests or time constraints
08:30 Needs change
09:10 Set expectations and be transparent
11:40 Set boundaries to avoid conflict
14:10 Problem-solving can be learned
16:12 Commit to learning
16:56 Set a 30/60/90 timeline
17:55 Consequences of running
22:55 Skills to reduce fear and anxiety
24:20 Take responsibility
26:00 Care for aging parents plan
27:25 Leave the past behind and move forward



* Listen to The Caring Generation Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora or Pamela’s Website, where you can access the transcript and links to documents mentioned during the show

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TCG on Pandora

The Caring Generation on Pamela’s Website

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[carynmills]

So timely. So glad I subscribed and saw your post. Currently holding a boundary. I"m the "one" but there are plenty of others available and $$$ is NOT an issue. I set a hard stop to additional duties of care. I was told I had to give a class on everything I do and assign tasks to the others in the family. 🙄 One of the others is a Harvard grad. No, it isn't rocket science. I sent them your website link! Thank you so much. I am currently enjoying my time away and focusing on things that make ME healthy, happy and fullfilled.