Merle Griff Email & Phone Number

Currently Franchising In The United States And Middle East

Merle D. Griff, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of SarahCare, is one of the leading authorities on the care of seniors in the United States.Dr. Merle has served on numerous national boards and task forces including being past Chairperson of the Board of Directors for NADSA (National Adult Day Services Association), member of the International Advisory Board for CARF (Commission on the Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities) and a task force member for the study of adult day care in the U.S for the Assistant Secretary of Program and Evaluation in The Department of Aging. She has been an invited presenter at both international and national conferences including the World Congress of Family and Child and the International Conference of Educateurs.She began her professional career working with children and youth as a play therapist. She developed therapeutic techniques that have been published and used throughout the world, namely Family Play Therapy and Intergenerational Play Therapy. As Director of the McKinley Center Intergenerational Project, she developed many programs that brought together children from babies through college-age with seniors.Dr. Merle is the author of Linkages, a book based on research intergenerational programs, and numerous book chapters and journal articles on topics such as the role of grandparents in family systems.

United States

Almost everyone serves as a caregiver at some point in their life, whether to their children, their spouse, their parents, or even their grandchildren. Despite how common the experience is, it's difficult to find quick, easy, and practical advice to help you survive the never-ending stress of caring for a loved one. But you are not alone.I have helped families overcome the challenges that come with providing care at all stages of life. Bringing her clinical background to bear, along with her own experiences caring for her children, her husband, and her mother, Dr. Griff offers easy-to-apply solutions to common caregiving problems to provide you with peace, comfort, and confidence to overcome these challenges.

Bs, Psychology

Phd, Human Development/Psychology