Outperforming the Past: The Journey to Overcoming Childhood Adversity
November 16, 2017
Hosted by Dr. Merle Griff
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Episode Description
Nearly 75% of us experience some sort of adversity - bullying, loss of a parent, domestic violence, abuse, etc., by the age of 20. Do you know someone who has overcome childhood adversity to achieve success as an adult? We are often amazed when someone beats the odds and rises above their early hardship, but do we know what it took and how they feel about their success? Meg Jay is Dr. Merle's guest this week. The author of SUPERNORMAL tells the stories of ordinary people made extraordinary by dodging bullets and leaping over obstacles to reach their goals. Some are public figures and even celebrities, but others hide in plain sight as doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, teachers, artists, parents, and everyday people winning at life. Dr. Merle will take your calls live on the air, and would love to hear your story of overcoming adversity and becoming successful despite the odds. Tell us about your journey to becoming SUPERNORMAL.
Caught Between Generations
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More than 40 percent of people in their 40s and 50s have at least one living parent, and a child under the age of 21 for whom they are providing care and assistance. Most likely there is also a job, a house to run, groceries to buy and meals to get on the table. How can you cope with the massive demand on your time for love, attention, and decision-making skills?
We know it’s not easy but Caught Between Generations is here to help. We talk all things multi-generational, and provide practical tips you can use right now and in the long term to make your life less stressful.
Our program is a one-stop shop for information and resources for caregivers of multiple generations. If you are caring for children, grandchildren, spouse and/or parents, you do not have the time or the energy to search for all of the information that you need. Caught Between Generations will help you feel more peaceful, more organized and more informed with expert interviews with those in the know.
Dr. Merle Griff
Merle Griff, PhD is an expert on caring for both children and aging parents. She has been an invited speaker at international and national conferences such as the World Congress on Family and Play Therapy. Dr. Griff has written extensively on intergenerational dynamics, including her book LinkAges, as well as numerous book chapters and articles on topics such as The Influence of Grandparents in Family Systems, and developed therapeutic techniques for use with multi-generational families.
Dr. Griff is the founder and CEO of SarahCare Senior Solutions (http://sarahcare.com). SarahCare provides creative solutions for seniors that helps them to remain in their home and with their families. Prior to founding SarahCare, Dr. Griff was a therapist in community mental health centers working with children and their families and extended families.
Dr. Griff is a wife, mother and grandmother. She took her mother into her own home to care for her following a very dense stroke, and is passionate about providing help for others in similar situations.
Episode Directory
December 2017
November 2017
- 11/30/2017: The Secrets to Better, More Restful Sleep Listen Now test
- 11/23/2017: Encore: When You Need a New Parenting Perspective Listen Now test
- 11/16/2017: Outperforming the Past: The Journey to Overcoming Childhood Adversity Listen Now test
- 11/9/2017: Today It's About ME: Standing Up to Narcissistic Behavior Listen Now test
- 11/2/2017: Disconnected: The Heartbreak of Family Estrangement Listen Now test
