caring for the caregiver what does that mean?
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Caring for the Caregiver What does that mean?. Joseph O. Vigil, Ph.D., LRC Rehabilitation Psychologist. classic Late Infantile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (cLINCL). (also referred to as classic Late Infantile Batten Disease). Stress. AARRRGGGHHH!!!!. Central Nervous System. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Caring for the Caregiver
What does that mean?
Joseph O. Vigil, Ph.D., LRCRehabilitation Psychologist
classic Late InfantileNeuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (cLINCL)(also referred to as classic Late Infantile Batten Disease)
Stress
AARRRGGGHHH!!!!
Physiology• Central Nervous
System• Peripheral Nervous
System - Somatic (Voluntary)
Nervous System - Autonomic
Nervous System - Sympathetic -
Parasympathetic
Sympathetic Nervous System
• Heart Rate Increases• Pupils Dilate• Blood Vessels Constrict• Increase Blood Volume to Striated Muscle• Platelets Get Stickier• Increase Fat in Bloodstream• GI Tract Shuts Down
Everyday Events?
• Caring for special needs child(ren)• Caring for other child(ren)• Money issues• Physical and mental health concerns• Family issues• Job stressors• Traffic• ??
Birthday Parties!!!(AARRRGGGHHH!!!!)
Life’s little bumps and bruises!!(OOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!)
Trips to other countries!(AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!)
Other Stressful Things**Any Adjustment** Divorce Marital SeparationRetirement Death in Family Personal Injury or IllnessMarriage Death of Spouse Fired/Employment SeparationPregnancy Sexual Difficulties Death of Close FriendGain New Family Member Illness in Family Chronic Med Condition in FamilyChanging Jobs Spouse’s Job Change in Work HoursBusiness Readjustment Trouble with Boss Change in Work ConditionsChange in Residence Changing School Change in RecreationChanging Churches **Moving** Changes in Social OutletsLearning New Community Home Repairs Attending to Home MaintenanceChanges in Sleep Patterns In-home Visitors Beginning or Ending SchoolingFinancial Matters Foreclosure Change of Financial State**Vacation****Christmas****Outstanding Personal Achievement**
Myths About Stress
Stress is always bad for you.
No symptoms mean no stress.
It’s safe to ignore minor symptoms.
What do we do when stressed?
Eat
Drink Alcohol
Smoke
Physical Consequencesof Continued Stress
• Your body stays tense if you don’t use the “fight or flight” energy your body has ready to expend
• Hypertension• Headaches• Body aches• Impair immune system
Emotional Consequencesof Continued Stress
• Less able to handle other stressors• May be moody or “short” with others,
especially those with whom we feel most comfortable
• Irritability• Depressive symptoms• Chronic anxiety or nervousness
Emotional Consequences (cont.)
Behavioral Consequencesof Continued Stress
• Can lower self-control• Overeating• Anger outbursts• Sleeping problems• Fatigue• Inability to slow down and relax
Behavioral Consequences (cont.)
Cognitive Consequencesof Continued Stress
• Forgetfulness• Poor attention span or
concentration problems• Poor judgment• Lower work productivity secondary to
the above
Strategies for Dealing with Stress Exercise!!!! Take care of yourself Be around others who make you
feel good, while avoiding those who always bring you down
Make time for fun Accept help from others!!!!
Strategies (continued) Help others Renew spiritual values Learn relaxation techniques Don’t put unnecessary pressure
on yourself Set reasonable goals Laugh
Strategies (continued) Live one day at a time Tell the truth – lies are stressful Don’t procrastinate TALK about your problems