Wisdom for Caregivers

Interfaith CarePartners founder Earl Shelp, Ph.D. is a well-known authority and speaker on caregiving. Many of Dr. Shelp's most informative, insightful and inspiring speeches are available here for you. Click on a speech title below to view or download a complete transcript.

Caregiving and "The Rest of the Story"

Your whole life with your loved one, what Dr. Shelp refers to as "the rest of your shared story," is a powerful resource upon which to call.

A Caregiver's Journey with Loss

The circumstances and challenges that each caregiver faces are unique and like no one else’s, the experience of loss is common to all.

How Did I Become a Caregiver?

Even though you resent the intrusion of the disease or condition of your loved one that has altered your dreams and expectations, you know that you don’t want to be anywhere else.

Having Hope in Hard Times

The very fact that you continue in your loving service to another is proof that you are not hopeless.

The Greatest Gift of Caregivers

The gift of presence may be both the easiest and the hardest to make because being present implies more than being physically near.

Falling Short and Forgiveness: An Experience in Caregiving

For most of us, forgiveness is a process. The work of forgiveness, like the work of grief, can take a long time.