Taking care of the caregiver- dealing with stress and burnout- test3

Question 1

• Recognize that you are working in an area of car where the risks for burnout is high.
• Create periods or rest and renewal
• Be compassionate with yourself about not being perfect
• Set limits and alleviate stress you can do something about
• learn time management skills
• Cultivate a personal support network
• Understand your motivation for working in funeral service
• Develop healthy eating, sleeping and exercise patterns
• Identify ways in which your body informs you that you are stressed.

Answer 1

The American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) recommendations for reducing stress

Question 2

It helps to share concerns with someone who is trusted and respected. Talking things out with someone helps in a couple of ways. It is a type of release and someone else may help you see a different side of the problem. If the preoccupation becomes obsessive, the help of a professional counselor may be needed.

Answer 2

Talk about worries

Question 3

Perfection is an unrealistic goal for anyone. It will keep you in a constant state of stress.

Answer 3

Realize that you and others are not perfect

Question 4

Being preoccupied with what will happen in the future can really negatively affect your living today. Stay in the moment.

Answer 4

Control your “what if” scenario

Question 5

Remember that no one can do it all.

Answer 5

Delegate some responsibility and authority

Question 6

Keep a log. If you can, avoid stressors, if you can’t- learn to modify your reaction (for example, by relaxing before you confront them).

Answer 6

Identify stressors in your life

Question 7

What you think, you believe. Give yourself positive mental images.

Answer 7

Control your mental confrontations

Question 8

Holding it in can cause you to let it grow out of control. But do it in a constructive way- chew someone out if you have to, but in private, not in front of others. If your anger was misdirected or out of proportion, admit it to those you blew up at.

Answer 8

If necessary, blow off steam.

Question 9

This does wonders for releasing tension, improving self-esteem, and improving your health. Whether it is walking, jogging, aerobics, or swimming, exercise regularly.

Answer 9

Perform some type of physical activity

Question 10

Or take a hot sauna or steam bath. This is especially good when combined with physical exercise and a relaxation technique.

Answer 10

Try soaking in a hot bath.

Question 11

These include deep breathing, biofeedback, self-hypnosis, progressive relaxation, and fantasy imagery.

Answer 11

Use one or more relaxation techniques daily.

Question 12

Counselors can need counseling also.

Answer 12

Talk with another counselor

Question 13

You cannot change others - you can only change how you relate to others.

Answer 13

You are not a magician

Question 14

Give them support, encouragement, and praise. Learn to accept their support in return.

Answer 14

Be attentive to other staff members who are working with the bereaved.

Question 15

To feel happiness at times.

Answer 15

You are permitted

Question 16

To the feeling of helplessness.

Answer 16

You are permitted to admit

Question 17

This is especially important in situations when the loss is similar to one that you have experiences or expect in the future.

Answer 17

Know what characterizes a “trigger cause” for you.