Stress Management And Self Care Course

6 Week Stress Management And Self Care Course

For Parent Carers

Understanding anxiety, stress, depression and burn out in the context of parenting a child with autism and high support needs.
Identify anxiety disorders and PTSD triggers related to caregiving.
Learning practical stress management techniques tailored to busy parents and carers.
Manage challenging behaviours by be able to keep yourself calm in any crisis.
Time management skills for balancing caregiving responsibilities and personal needs.
Building a support network with other parents and accessing community resources.
Developing resilience and positive coping strategies for long-term well-being.
Creating a personalised stress management plan to meet individual needs and goals.

What To Expect:

Learning Essential Coping Tools & Doing it ... "The Tay Way" !

Services may be covered under "Capacity Building" and "Improved Daily Living" through the NDIS/Carer Gateway due to being a registered health professional.

Week 1: Mental Health Basics

Introduction to Emotional Challenges: Depression, Anxiety, and Stress:

Learn to differentiate between these conditions and understand their unique effects on your well-being.

Assessing Stressors: Identifying Triggers:

Discover how to pinpoint the specific stressors affecting you and evaluate their impact.

Self-Regulation Tool: Introduction and Purpose:

Get acquainted with the self-regulation tool designed to help manage anxiety and stress.

Maximizing Effectiveness:

Learn how to use the tool effectively for best results, including tips on integrating it into your daily routine.

Using the Tool:

Practice the self-regulation tool for just 5-10 minutes a day to address anxiety, panic, and overwhelm.

By the end of Week 1,

You'll have a clear understanding of depression, anxiety, and stress, and be equipped with practical tools to manage these challenges more effectively.

Week 2: Parent Carer Burnout and Trauma

Understanding Carer Burnout: What It Is and Why It Happens:

Learn about carer burnout, including its definition, symptoms, and underlying causes.

Hidden Causes:

Identify less obvious factors contributing to burnout and how to address them effectively.

Exploring PTSD in Parent Carers: Symptoms and Causes:

Understand PTSD symptoms that may affect parent carers, and explore the causes and risk factors associated with this condition.

Why It Happens:

Gain insight into the reasons behind PTSD in parent carers and strategies to manage and mitigate its impact.

Coaching and Support: Personalized Guidance:

Receive targeted coaching to address burnout and PTSD symptoms, helping you develop practical strategies for recovery and self-care.

By the end of Week 2,

You’ll have a deeper understanding of carer burnout and PTSD, and be equipped with strategies to manage and overcome these challenges.

Week 3: Self Care & Things to Address

Understanding Self-Care:Real Self-Care Practices:

Learn about effective self-care practices that go beyond basic activities. Understand how to truly meet your needs and prioritize your wellbeing.

Recovering Your Identity:

Explore ways to reconnect with your personal identity and passions outside of your caregiving role.

Learning to Bounce Back: Resilience Building:

Discover techniques to build resilience and bounce back from challenges more effectively.

Role Modeling Benefits:

Understand how practicing self-care benefits not only you but also those around you by setting a positive example.

Addressing Depleting Factors: Identifying Depletion Sources:

Learn to recognize and address factors that deplete your emotional and physical reserves.

Strategies for Replenishment:

Implement strategies to counteract these depleting factors and replenish your energy.

Weekly Assignment: Self-Care Implementation:

Document your efforts to incorporate real self-care practices into your routine. Reflect on how these practices are affecting your identity and overall resilience.

By the end of Week 3,

You’ll gain practical insights into effective self-care, understand its benefits, and develop strategies to recover and maintain your personal identity while managing the demands of caregiving.

Week 4: Getting More Support For YOU

Analysing Your Supports: Evaluating Current Supports:

Assess the effectiveness of your existing support system, including family, friends, and professional resources.

Identifying Gaps:

Determine any gaps in your current support and understand how these gaps impact your caregiving and well-being.

Creating a Support Plan: Developing Your Plan:

Learn how to create a comprehensive support plan that addresses identified gaps and enhances your overall support network.

Addressing Pushback:

Explore strategies for dealing with any resistance or anxiety when introducing new supports into your routine.

Creating a Support Plan: Developing Your Plan:

Utilise a printable checklist to evaluate and organize your support system. This tool will help you ensure that all necessary supports are in place and functioning effectively.

By the end of Week 4,

You’ll have a clear understanding of your support network, a practical plan to address any gaps, and strategies to effectively integrate new supports while managing any associated anxiety.

Week 5: Decreasing Your Workload

Decreasing Your Workload: Strategies for Reduction:

Learn effective methods to reduce your workload and create more balance in your daily responsibilities.

Time-Out Plan:

Develop a personalized plan for taking regular breaks and managing time away from caregiving duties.

Addressing Resistance and Anxiety: Planning for Resistance:

Prepare for potential resistance to your time-out plan, including strategies to manage and overcome it.

Separation Anxiety:

Understand how separation anxiety may affect you and your child, and explore ways to manage and make progress.

Effective Use of Resources: Utilising School Resources:

Learn how to leverage school services and programs to help reduce your workload and provide additional support.

Efficient Use of Support Workers:

Discover strategies for using support workers effectively to assist you and lighten your caregiving load.

Managing Therapy Fatigue: Understanding Therapy Fatigue:

Identify symptoms of therapy fatigue and learn practical steps to address and mitigate its effects.

By the end of Week 5,

You'll have practical strategies for managing your workload, handling resistance, and effectively using available resources to enhance your caregiving experience and personal well-being.

Week 6: Reclaiming Enjoyment in Your Life as a Parent Carer

Developing Resilience: Building Resilience:

Learn techniques to enhance your resilience as a parent carer, enabling you to better handle challenges and setbacks.

Psychological Tools: Effective Tools:

Explore psychological tools and techniques that have proven effective for managing stress and improving mental well-being. Learn how to integrate these tools into your daily life.

Acceptance and Perspective: Acceptance of Your Journey:

Embrace and accept your unique caregiving journey, understanding that it’s a process with ups and downs.

Not Taking Things Personally:

Develop strategies to avoid taking caregiving challenges personally and maintain a healthy perspective.

Embracing Uncertainty: Managing Uncertainty:

Learn how to cope with uncertainty and adapt to changes without feeling overwhelmed.

Easy Implementations: Immediate Actions:

Discover simple, actionable steps you can implement immediately to continue supporting your well-being and resilience.

Weekly Assignment: Reflection and Implementation:

Reflect on your progress throughout the course and implement the psychological tools and resilience strategies discussed. Document easy actions taken and their impact on your daily life.

By the end of Week 6,

You'll be equipped with practical tools for building resilience, embracing your journey, and handling uncertainty, ensuring continued personal growth and well-being as a parent carer.

A Message From Chrissy

I was inspired to create my business because I saw a gap in support for those facing the unique challenges of caregiving.

I too needed a break—and fast!

The stress, overwhelm, and social isolation from dealing with extremely challenging behaviors were overwhelming.

At one point, it felt so unbearable that I considered leaving my family and not coming back.

To overcome this burnout,

I drew on my professional background as a nurse and figured out how to carve out a much-needed break from caregiving.

Through this process, I realised that prioritising my own needs was crucial for recovery.

My unconventional thinking played a key role in identifying exactly what was necessary and figuring out how to implement it effectively.

As a result, I managed to recover from burnout and establish a sustainable self-care and stress management routine.

Now, I thrive, and so does my family.

I am passionate about helping you achieve the same.

I’m here to demonstrate that it is possible to find balance and well-being amidst the challenges of caregiving.

I discovered the "secret sauce" for parents to cope with frequent, severe or extreme behaviours or situations.

I modified an evidence based tool to make it EVEN MORE effective for our particular challenges.

The tools I teach in helped me stay calm in a crisis; become curious about what may be causing behaviour; handle parenting with confidence; and build connection with your child, therefore building my own resilence.

From the very first time of using my modified tools, learnt to fight fatigue and overwhelm.

Mostly, it helped me look forward to the future and enjoy parenting again.

We saw a dramatic improvement in our kids in just 3 weeks of being consistent with the tools and knowledge I provide in this course.

I have been able to recreate the same empowering journey with many many parents.

REAL HELP FOR PARENT CARERS

Course Delivered Weekly

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Chrissy Tay: Registered Nurse

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