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Caring for the Caregiver31ST INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CHILD ABUSE

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015

8:30 – 10:00 AM

My key learning for this seminar was………………

In my current position, I can use this information to………………………..

I am going to share this information with........

I plan to develop my skills in this area by………

My Contract with Myself

Learning Objectives

Identify the major and minor signs of caregiver fatigue

Identify when caregivers should seek helpIdentify where caregivers can find help

Emotional Intelligence (EI)

What’s your EQ?

Caregiver’s Checklist

I feel selfish when I put my needs before others’ needs.

In many instances, I find myself unable to stop caring for others.

I love my work so much I find myself working during non-work hours.

If I don’t do it, no one will. I want to exercise and eat right, but I can’t find the

time.

Caregiver’s Checklist

I rarely have a choice as how I use my ‘spare’ time. I get exhausted easily. I tend to worry a lot. It’s hard for me to sleep at times because there’s

always a lot on my mind. I skip meals sometimes or remain at my workplace

while eating meals.

Perspective

“Caregiving is universal. There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who currently are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” ~Rosalyn Carter

Balance is the key….

This looks like a job for ………..!

Creation of the Super”Caregiver”

UnderstaffingLimited resources

SchedulingDeadlines

Desire to SucceedCommitmentCompetencePassion

Balance is the key….

One of the family…..

The Law of the Oxygen Mask

The Challenge of One-Directional ‘Caring’

Sleep deprivationPoor nutritional habitsLack of exercisePoor time managementPoor stress management

The Challenge of One-Directional ‘Caring’

Mental confusion (poor decision making) Substance use/abuse Acute/chronic illness (physical/mental)BurnoutPremature death

Dealing with the “Guilt” of Taking Care of Me

The Key

The Pursuit of ‘Me’

Stress Management

Recognize and respond to the warning signs (don’t deny or ignore)

Identify the source(s) of stress

Controllable vs. Uncontrollable worry (do something)

Time Management Prioritize

Establish boundaries

Learn to say “No”

Constructive Communication

Listen to yourself (learn from your emotions)

Listen to others (most important tool)

Ask for help and be prepared to accept it (be specific)

Respect others’ rights/feelings

Be accountable for what you say

Your Health Is Your Wealth

Exercise (find something that you enjoy)

Eat a healthy diet

Get a good night’s sleep

Think positively (surround yourself with a positive support system)

Talk to a health professional

You Need a Network

Find an accountability partner

Nourish creativity

Talk to a therapist

Use technology

Seek respite care

Change your Environment Daily

Take a vacation

Unplug

Invest in a Hobby

Celebrate Early and Often

Laugh… Cry

The Reward for ‘Hard’ Work

Two hands…

My key learning for this seminar was………………

In my current position, I can use this information to………………………..

I am going to share this information with........

I plan to develop my skills in this area by………

My Contract with Myself

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