Whether you’re personally facing a sudden health or mental crisis … supporting someone who is in crisis … or finding yourself navigating the unknown path of long‑term care, Wolfgang Spangenberger’s books and workbooks offer crystal-clear guidance, emotional steadiness, and practical steps for both those in the storm and those standing beside them. You don’t have to face this alone — there is a way forward.
Dr. Wolfgang Spangenberger
Your Guide to Long Term Caregiving
Providing long term care for a spouse, parent, child or friend can feel like an endless run across unfamiliar terrain. You find yourself somewhere in the middle of a marathon that you never trained for and didn’t even sign up to run – a marathon with no mile markers, no finish line in sight, and no cheering crowds along the route.
Your days are physically and emotionally depleting, and too often, you feel that you’re expected to just keep going – without rest, without guidance and without complaint. Yet even in this relentless race, there are ways to reclaim your strength, steady your footing, and find connection so that you’re not running it alone.
Read Sample ChapterI’m Dr. Wolfgang Spangenberger. For decades as a surgeon in the field of oncology, I’ve professionally helped people who are suddenly faced with a major challenge or crisis in their lives. Although the life crisis is affecting them, it’s also affecting the lives of their loved ones who want to support this friend or family member.
In other situations, you might be that family member or close friend who is dealing with long term care of a loved one. Suddenly, you’re faced with a “marathon of care” that you haven’t trained for and you’ve no idea where the finish line is.
Of course, we all want to rise to the occasion and help those people we love. But how do we do this effectively and skillfully without losing ourselves in the process?
This is why I wrote my latest book “Challenges For Your Heart.” I help you create fast and innovative solutions that not only get you through a crisis of care, but give you coping skills for life.
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Surgeon, Mediator, Teacher
An Excerpt: Your Guide To Long Term Caregiving
Are you cruising, coping … or running on fumes? This quick quiz will reveal where you really stand – and whether it’s time to make changes before burnout takes the wheel.
Your Results:
0–24 points: You’re holding steady. Keep doing what’s working — and protect your downtime.
25–54 points: The weight you’re carrying is starting to cost you. Time to make adjustments before it tips you over. (And I offer a few here to get started)
55+ points: This is your red‑alert moment. Your body and mind are waving warning flags – don’t ignore them.
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“Dr. Wolfgang Spangenberg saved my life several times! He performed multiple surgeries for a life threatening condition as a one man team. He denied himself days off because ‘if something should happen’ he wanted to be available to me.”
Eleanor
“I’m so grateful that I came across Dr. Spangenberger’s material “When the Helper Needs Help”. I’m personally supporting someone in a life crisis and having this material available is making a difference in my family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Mary
“I originally adopted 6 month old twins. I was grateful to have Dr. Wolfgang by my side as a counselor for the challenges I faced. He helped me look at the behavior of my twins, and well as my behavior, from a different perspective.”
Alexandria
