Jan 29, 2021
Hi, my name is Larissa.
I am a Caregiver Support Coach. I work with individuals, couples and families to reach goals that benefit everyone involved.
I am here to help guide, support and offer tips to family members, friends, and loved ones that care for others. If you take care of someone else you are a caregiver.
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00:29 Meditation
- 01:03 Why should you have a support coach or even listen to this podcast?
I am here to support you, the caregiver. I am here to help you reduce burnout and learn about yourself, as well as learn new techniques, receive encouragement and be a listening ear. I am a firm believer in having a healthy support system is a benefit to the whole unit. We will work together to enhance support skills by working on strengths and weaknesses, self care and goals.
How will this be done?
Every week there will be a new tip given and a call of action for you to try. (We will work on skills and techniques using goal orientation techniques.)
Why do I do this?
I am a Caregiver Support Coach because I saw a need that was not met. I noticed families and loved ones that needed extra support outside of family therapy. I also believe that everyone has the ability to attain those goals and with the guidance of a Support Coach it can happen.
January Caregiver Tips
Collaborative Care
- Do you participate in collaborative care?
- Collaborative care is an active interaction between professional and non-professional caregivers can maximize the quality of life for everyone involved. Having communication between everyone will help reach the goals needed.
- Ask if this is something that will help your situation.
Experiencing caregiver stress? ------ Each one of these can be broken down
Remember these 5 points:
- Take care of yourself
- Ask for help
- Be realistic about the situation
- Use respite care services
- Find emotional support
Caregiving roles and demands are impacted by a number of factors including:
- Type of illness
- Long-distance caregiving
- Urban versus rural settings
- Different cultural approaches to caregiving
Tip to reduce stress: Communicate Effectively
It is important to communicate clearly, constructively and assertively.
- Use “I” messages and statements rather than “you” messages
- Respect the rights and feelings of others
- Be clear and specific
- Speak directly to the person
- Be a good listener
Experiencing Tiredness?
How often do you get a full eight hours of sleep that is recommended?
- Does your sleep happen a few minutes here and there during your limited alone time?
- Is your sleep disturbed because you get up at night to complete caregiving duties?
- Is your sleep disturbed because you can’t fall asleep or stay asleep due to worrying about all the stressors that come with being a caregiver?
Coping Skill
Sleep has to be a
priority. If you are having trouble falling asleep or staying
asleep - talk to your physician. Pushing through each day will wear
you out. It is important to learn to ask for help and prioritize
getting breaks from caregiving, so that you can be the caregiver
you want to be.
Loneliness
Long term caregiving often creates isolation. With no one to talk to day in and day out except the care receiver it is easy to lose a sense of yourself.
Coping Skill
Find ways to get out the house and
get involved in something other than caregiving.
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