Objectives

Participants will:

1. Discuss the concept of stress.
2. Learn about some factors which affect reactions to stress.
3. Examine personal reactions to stress.
4. Explore the concept of "stress management".

5. Share some of the stresses they encounter in the caregiving situation.

Time 2.5 hours

Materials

• Overhead Projector (if used)
• Transparencies (if used)
• Evaluation Forms for Workshop 6
• Evaluation Form for Overall Program (Appendix 5)
• Selected Readings:

  • Allen, J. (2000). "The Smarter Caregiver: Balancing Your Roles and Responsibilities." Solutions, 2 (2), 12-16.

  • Nomm, L. (1992). "Coping With Stress." In Care for the Caregiver Manual: How to Replicate the Program . (pp. 55-60). Halifax, NS: Mount Saint Vincent University.

• Suggested Internet Resources:

  • Canadian Mental Health Association. "Coping with stress" available at: www.cmha.ca/english/coping_with_stress/index.html

  • Canadian Health Network at www.canadian-health-network.ca. Several articles are available through search for ‘Seniors and Stress'.