coping with the family stress in challenging economic times nancy m. porter, ph.d. deborah j....
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Coping With the Family Stress in
Challenging Economic Times
Nancy M. Porter, Ph.D.Deborah J. Thomason, Ed.D.
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• When do you feel stressed? – (keep a stress journal)
• What symptoms do you feel?
• What do you think triggers these feelings?
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What is it?• Stress• Seasonal Affective Disorder• Holiday Blues• Grief• Depression• Health Related Issues
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Everyday Blues
“Everybody has the blues now and
then” Neil
Diamond “Song Sung Blue”
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StressHigh levels of stress can impact your
emotional well-being.
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Tips to Manage Stress
• Identify your stressors• Change what you can• Find a stress reliever• Be flexible
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Seasonal Affective Disorder• Symptoms• Causes• Treatments
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Holiday Blues
May be related to:• Stress • SAD• Loneliness• Post-holiday let down
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Coping With Financial Stress• Be realistic• Avoid overspending• Set priorities• Focus on the present• Share the load• Be flexible
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Suggestions:•Exercise•Get enough rest•Eat right•Participate in enjoyable activities•Spend time with others•Keep a journal
•Positive self-talk•Meditate•Maintain humor•Get enough light•Forgive•Help others
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Make a Plan
• Choose a new technique • Write a plan (see handout)• Try it the next time you feel stressed
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Helping Others
• What has been your experience in helping others who are feeling stressed?
• Is it hard to know whether to help or not?• Did you know what to say or do?
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Help others by providing:• Emotional support• Listening ear• Practical support• Social interaction• Optimistic outlook• Encouragement to seek help
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Emotional Support
• Caring• Understanding• Patience• Encouragement
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Listening Ear• How do you know what to say?• How do you bring up the subject?
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Good Listeners:• Give full attention• Let the person finish talking• Allow pauses• Facilitate discussion• Validate feelings
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Encourage Social Interactions:
• Maintain relationships• Participate in activities• Volunteer• Join a support group
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Optimism
Is the glass half full or half empty?
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Professional Help Encourage seeking professional help to get
on the road to a brighter future.
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Nancy M. Porter, Ph.D.Deborah J. Thomason,
Ed.D.