1. Caring for the Caregiver in All of Us
Who takes care of me?
Caring for the Caregiver
in All of Us

2. Presented by Mary Migliaro, M.Ed.
Mission Possible Consulting
Woodstock, Georgia

3. SPECIAL BULLETIN: CDC Alert
The Centers for Disease Control has issued a medical alert about a highly contagious, potentially dangerous virus that is transmitted orally, by hand, and even electronically. This virus is called: Weekly Overload Recreational Killer (WORK) If you receive WORK from your boss, colleagues or anyone else via any means whatsoever DO NOT TOUCH IT!!! This virus will wipe out your private life entirely. If you should encounter WORK, you should immediately leave the premises. Go to the nearest package store and purchase one or both of the following antidotes; Work Isolating Neutralizer Extract (WINE) or Bothersome Employer Elimination Re-booter (BEER). Take the antidote repeatedly until WORK has been eliminated from your system. You should immediately forward this medical alert to five friends. If you do not have five friends, you have already been infected and WORK is controlling your life.

4. The “hurrieder” I go, the “behinder” I get.

5. Stress…A Necessary Evil
Good stress allows us to get many things done in a short period of time, although multitasking does not really work effectively.

6. Reason to deal with stress

7. Are you last on your list?
Social service providers tend to put themselves at the bottom of their priority list (if they put themselves on the list at all!) Doing so leaves you depleted and adds to the many side effects of too much stress.

8. “Adrenaline is the hormone of our times, and caffeine is our favorite drug.”
Edward M Hallowell, M.D.
CrazyBusy: Overstretched, Overbooked
and About to Snap!

9. The Crazy/Busy “F-State”
Frantic
Frenzied
Forgetful
Frustrated
Fragmented

10. What causes stress? Work Family Community Commitments
Internalized Personal Stress
Perceived Stress
Lack of time-not enough hours in a day

11. The effects of stress

12. Jot down the three things that cause you the most stress.
What causes you stress?
Jot down the three things that cause you the most stress.

13. What are the physical effects of stress?
Sleep deprivation
Lower immune system response
Increase in heart rate and blood pressure
Weight gain or weight loss
Loss of hair, weak nails, etc.
Increased stress hormones

14. Physical Effects of Stress

15. What are your physical manifestations of stress?
Jot down three areas where you notice your stress the most.

16. What are the psychological effects of stress?
Depression
Loss of relationships
Lack of self esteem
Social isolation
Anger or resentment
Hostility toward others
Withdrawal

17. How stress effects your body and your mind

18. How do you reduce your stress levels?
Jot down three methods you use to reduce your stress.

19. Basic Stress Reduction Strategies
Just say NO!
Take control of your schedule or it will take control of you.
Get away!
Schedule “me time” and don’t feel guilty about it.
Exercise –just walking minutes a day can help.
Eat better!
Laugh! Laughing 5-10 minutes a day lowers blood pressure and burns calories!

20. Basic Stress Reduction Techniques
Deep breathing
Relaxation techniques
Visualization exercises
Sound therapy, aromatherapy, etc.
Miscellaneous therapies

21. Deep Breathing Sit or lie down in a comfortable position
Focus on your breathing
Listen to the sound of your breath
Breathe using your belly not just your chest
Relax every part of your body as you continue to breathe

22. Breathe in through your nose to a count of four
Breathe out through your mouth to a count of eight
Repeat
Focus on the sound of your breath
Keep your mind clear of thoughts

23. Relaxation Techniques
Breath focus
Body scan
Guided imagery
Mindfulness meditation
Yoga, tai chi, etc.
Repetitive prayer or chant
Miscellaneous techniques

24. Therapy techniques Retail therapy Massage therapy Music therapy
Art therapy
Video therapy
Bibliotherapy
Relaxation therapy

25. Picture this…

26. Imagine sitting near this…

27. Sit with nature…

28. Now…Let’s relax!

29. What will you do when you get home this weekend?
Select one stress maker that you will work on reducing.
Select one stress reduction technique that you will try for a week or two. If it doesn’t work, try another one.
Enlist help and support from a family member or a colleague in your efforts.

30. Wishing you less stress &
happy relaxing!