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Dr. Deborah J. Hrivnak is a professional speaker, coach, author, Deborah served as a special education teacher and administrator, as well as a university professor, where she was awarded the Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
Being a parent of a “special needs” child is a very demanding caregiver task. It’s a double whammy! All parents are already caregivers in a sense, but when that child has special needs, like autism, MS, blindness, or anything that requires assistance for disabilities that may be medical, mental, or psychological, it can be overwhelming.
Join Dave, The Caregiver’s Caregiver today, Wednesday at noon, PDT, (or anytime, 24/7, after this live broadcast) to hear Dr. Deborah J. Hrivnak, at the following link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/davenassaney/2015/05/13/overcoming-challenges-for-parents-of-special-needs-kids-with-dr-deborah-hrivnak
A television documentary for the Nebraska State Department of Education also recognizes her notable work with learning-disabled students, and she has served on numerous committees at the district and state levels. Deborah holds a doctorate in educational leadership and is a certified life coach. Deborah enjoys working with people and believes everyone can live life from the hash marks to the uprights!
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May 13, 2015
Dr. Deborah J. Hrivnak is a professional speaker, coach, author, Deborah served as a special education teacher and administrator, as well as a university professor, where she was awarded the Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
May 6, 2015
Are you a family caregiver? If you provide regular and unpaid care to a loved one, you are a family caregiver, the backbone to the caregiving industry. Join Dave, The Caregiver’s Caregiver, as he interviews Greg […]
April 28, 2015
Watch out for signs of depression, and know where to get professional help if you need it! Doctors routinely prescribe anti-depressants to take the edge off of a depression that is the result of a chemical […]
April 27, 2015
Forgive! Forgive the siblings who NEVER come by. Forgive the friends who deserted you. Forgive the people who have every excuse in the world why they think that they are too busy to help or visit. […]
April 24, 2015
Know the symptoms of BURNOUT! When you feel yourself feeling or experiencing ANY of these, you may be very close, or actually experiencing BURNOUT:
April 23, 2015
Support, Support, Support! Seek out other caregivers. It will let you know that you are not alone and that you can compare experiences that will help you to find new ideas for better coping skills.
April 22, 2015
Rick spent 8 ½ years in the Marine Corps, however, he was medically separated 6/11. During his time on active duty, he completed 2 combat tours to Iraq, was a helicopter mechanic, aerial gunner, and instructor. […]
April 19, 2015
Don’t neglect your friends, hobbies and interests. Don’t isolate yourself and become an island that nobody can swim to reach you. If you do this, you will be sent ancient in yourself to caregiver prison with […]
April 18, 2015
Speak up! Don’t be shy when it comes to asking for help, or even refusing help that is offered. Yes, it is true, there are lots of caregivers who actually refuse help when it is offered! […]