Family Development Support Network: Taking Care of YOU Welcome Sharing Our Collective Success Name, Center, and one success story related to supporting strong families in your community
Taking Care of You Simple Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for “Mindfulness” Based Stress Reduction
SelfOther FamilyStaffSystemBossSelf CareSelf-Imposed Balancing Priorities
Tally Your “Stress” Monkeys
Impact of Mounting Stress
Recognizing the Signs of Stress and Anger 10 0
Understanding Stress RESPONSIBILITY SKILLS
Understanding Stress RESPONSIBILITY SKILLS Distress
Understanding Stress RESPONSIBILITY SKILLS Distress
Understanding Stress RESPONSIBILITY SKILLS Distress Eustress
What is positive about stress?
What is negative about stress?
Early stress consequences Lethargy with diminished sex-drive Clenched jaw and grinding teeth Breathlessness or chest pain Weight gain or weight loss Headache or migraines High blood pressure Chronic tiredness Skin problems Indigestion Insomnia
Short-term stress to long-term stress Immune system goes into a constant state of exhaustion The tired-all-the-time feeling is the first symptom of all degenerative diseases
Long-term consequences of stress Obesity Depression Type 2 diabetes More flu and viruses Heart disease and strokes And many other serious diseases
Tips for Creating Balance, De-stressing and Living Healthfully
Daily Mindful Practices
Mindful Breathing
Mindful Listening
Mindful Walking
The Power of Positive Self Talk
Mindful Living
Exercise You Enjoy Enough to Actually Do
Exercise to Release, Nourish and Renew The easy-going Approach The take-it- seriously approach The wait-and-see approach
Eat Healthy Foods That You LIKE Enough to Actually Enjoy
Whole Grains Unsweetened Fruits & Vegetables Non-Caffeinated Drinks Stress Inducing Foods High-Fat Fried Foods Sweets Stress Reducing Foods
Family and Friends
Who is your constellation of support? Are the relationships living giving or life draining?
Power of Choice Have-to versus Choose-to Stop-Challenge-Choose
I am only one; but still I am one I cannot not do everything, But still I can do something; I will not refuse To do something I can do Helen Keller
Peer Success Stories
Peer-to-Peer Sharing Open Q&A What questions would you like to ask other family workers? What story would you like to share? What resources would help you in your work with families?
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