In Person in Nanaimo and Virtual Across British Columbia
Sandwich Generation
Caring for children while also supporting aging parents can leave little time or energy left over for yourself. Many people in this stage of life describe feeling pulled in every direction at once - managing school pickups, medical appointments, financial decisions, and emotional support for two generations simultaneously.
Counselling can be supportive when the weight of caregiving in multiple directions begins to feel unsustainable, isolating, or hard to explain to people who aren't in the same season of life.
At The Nest, we offer counselling that is calm, relational, and attentive to lived experience.
Counselling is offered in person in Nanaimo and virtually across British Columbia.
How sandwich generation caregiving may show up
People seek counselling for sandwich generation caregiving for many reasons, including:
Feeling stretched between the needs of children and aging parents
Difficulty finding time or space for your own needs
Guilt about not doing "enough" for either generation
Managing logistics such as appointments, finances, or care coordination
Grief or anticipatory grief around a parent's changing health or role
Burnout, exhaustion, or a loss of personal identity outside of caregiving
Support that makes room for you, too
Counselling offers space to name the full weight of what you're carrying, without minimizing it or rushing toward solutions. Sessions can support boundary-setting, communication with family members, and reconnecting with your own needs alongside your caregiving responsibilities.
Support is collaborative and paced with care, recognizing that sandwich generation caregiving often comes without a clear end date or roadmap.
FAQs
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Sandwich Generation FAQ