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PSYCHOEDUCATIONPSYCHOEDUCATIONWORKSHOPWORKSHOP

FOR FAMILIESFOR FAMILIES

Workshop AgendaWorkshop Agenda 10:00 am: Light Breakfast10:00 am: Light Breakfast 10:30 am: Workshop begins10:30 am: Workshop begins 12:30 pm: Lunch12:30 pm: Lunch 1:30 pm: Workshop resumes1:30 pm: Workshop resumes 4:00 pm: Workshop ends4:00 pm: Workshop ends

Stages of a Psychoeducational Multifamily Group

Joining

Family and patient separately3-6 weeks

Educa-tional

workshop

Families only1 day

Ongoing MFG

Families & patients

bi-weekly for 1 year

The Value of EmploymentThe Value of Employment

An Opportunity to be part of the CommunityAn Opportunity to be part of the Community Increases Self-EsteemIncreases Self-Esteem Reduces StigmaReduces Stigma Contributes to Quality of LifeContributes to Quality of Life Provides Structure to Daily LifeProvides Structure to Daily Life Reduces Dependence on Public AssistanceReduces Dependence on Public Assistance

Myths about EmploymentMyths about Employment

Work is too stressfulWork is too stressful

An extensive evaluation is required before workingAn extensive evaluation is required before working Sheltered Workshops are preferable to competitive Sheltered Workshops are preferable to competitive

employmentemployment

Any work is better than no workAny work is better than no work

People do not want to workPeople do not want to work

Barriers to EmploymentBarriers to Employment Stigma/Poor Self-ImageStigma/Poor Self-Image Stress/Deficient Coping SkillsStress/Deficient Coping Skills Loss of BenefitsLoss of Benefits Lack of Child Care/Transportation/Stable HousingLack of Child Care/Transportation/Stable Housing Lack of Experience/EducationLack of Experience/Education Inadequate Social Support SystemInadequate Social Support System Deficient Communication SkillsDeficient Communication Skills Mental & Medical Illness/Drugs &AlcoholMental & Medical Illness/Drugs &Alcohol

Stress IStress I

Identifying signs of stressIdentifying signs of stress– Anger/IrritabilityAnger/Irritability

– AnxietyAnxiety

– ArgumentativeArgumentative

– Social WithdrawalSocial Withdrawal

– InsomniaInsomnia

– SadnessSadness

Stress IIStress II

Coping with StressCoping with Stress– Avoiding stressful situationsAvoiding stressful situations

– Learning to use stress reduction skillsLearning to use stress reduction skills

– Develop/mobilize a social support networkDevelop/mobilize a social support network

– Cognitive RestructuringCognitive Restructuring

Factors that affect Work Capacity

Socio-Environmental Stressors Psychological Vulnerability

Preventative Factors•Social Support•Job Skills•Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Results from Rehabilitation

ImpairmentHandicaps

Disabilities

Good Bad

Specific Employment StrategiesSpecific Employment Strategies Looking for WorkLooking for Work

– Pounding the pavementPounding the pavement

– Talking to friends/family for suggestionsTalking to friends/family for suggestions

– Internet/Email/Online applicationsInternet/Email/Online applications Local Resources/CT Policies (FFI staff)Local Resources/CT Policies (FFI staff) Keeping a JobKeeping a Job

– Working with othersWorking with others

– Difficult co-workers/managers/supervisorsDifficult co-workers/managers/supervisors

– Appropriate on-the-job behaviorsAppropriate on-the-job behaviors

Employment (Basics)Employment (Basics) Gives and GetsGives and Gets

– An investment you make when you work at a jobAn investment you make when you work at a job

– A payoff you receive from workingA payoff you receive from working Knows and DonKnows and Don’’t Knowst Knows

– Things about your job with which you are familiarThings about your job with which you are familiar

– Things you want to learn more aboutThings you want to learn more about Sweats and No SweatsSweats and No Sweats

– Parts of your job that cause stressParts of your job that cause stress

– Parts of your job that are your workplace strengthsParts of your job that are your workplace strengths

Employment (Advanced)Employment (Advanced) Job ImprovementJob Improvement

– What do you want me to do?What do you want me to do?

– When do you want me to do it?When do you want me to do it?

– How am I doing?How am I doing? Staying MotivatedStaying Motivated

– Identify motivators and de-motivatorsIdentify motivators and de-motivators

– Using your support systemUsing your support system

Family PsychoeducationFamily Psychoeducation Correcting Stigma about being unemployed, underemployed, Correcting Stigma about being unemployed, underemployed,

single mom, victim of domestic violence, etc. and capacity to single mom, victim of domestic violence, etc. and capacity to work/school, low SES, low academic achievementwork/school, low SES, low academic achievement

The value of and ways to provide Family Support in the The value of and ways to provide Family Support in the Vocational/School process.Vocational/School process.

Engaging Relative/s as sources of active, ongoing support in Engaging Relative/s as sources of active, ongoing support in the Job/School Development process.the Job/School Development process.

Engaging Relative/s as sources of active, ongoing support in Engaging Relative/s as sources of active, ongoing support in the Follow-up Support state once the client is employed or the Follow-up Support state once the client is employed or registered at schoolregistered at school

FAMILIES CAN HELP:FAMILIES CAN HELP:

Learn about barriers to workLearn about barriers to work

Find ways around the barriersFind ways around the barriers

Provide a healing environmentProvide a healing environment

Have realistic hopeHave realistic hope

Keep the whole family strongKeep the whole family strong

HELPFUL FAMILIESHELPFUL FAMILIES

Accept the person as needing helpAccept the person as needing help Set realistic, attainable goalsSet realistic, attainable goals Include the person in the familyInclude the person in the family Keep a loving distanceKeep a loving distance Have a calm atmosphereHave a calm atmosphere Give frequent praiseGive frequent praise Give specific criticismGive specific criticism

FAMILYFAMILYEVENTSEVENTS

AND THEAND THECOMPARISONCOMPARISONWITH OTHERSWITH OTHERS

THE EASIEST TASKS BECOME THE EASIEST TASKS BECOME EXTREMELY DIFFICULTEXTREMELY DIFFICULT

PRIMARY PATHS OF HELPING PRIMARY PATHS OF HELPING FAMILIESFAMILIES

CREATE AN OPTIMAL SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTCREATE AN OPTIMAL SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

1. MOVE FORWARD ONE STEP AT A TIME

•Recovery is a slow process

•Staying calm and relaxed is important

•Maintain optimism

MAINTAIN HOPEMAINTAIN HOPE

FunctionalLevel

Time



2. MAINTAIN A RELAXED ENVIRONMENT

•Being enthusiastic is normal do not get excited

•Disagreement and getting mad is normal do not get excited



3. PROVIDE ENOUGH PERSONAL SPACE

•Privacy is important

•It is okay to offer it

•It is okay to reject it



4. SETTING LIMITS AND NORMS

-Everyone should be aware of norms

-With a few norms, everything is clearer



5. ACCEPTING WHAT WE CANNOT CHANGE

•Understanding what you can give up

•Do not ignore violent behavior



6. EXPRESS YOURSELF CLEARLY, CALMLY AND CONSTRUCTIVELY

•Simplifying things lead to better understanding



7. TEMPORARILY REDUCE EXPECTATCTION

•Use personal experience

•Compare this month with previous good months, rather than last year or next.



8. FOLLOW DOCTOR’S SUGGESTIONS

•TAKE MEDICATION AS PRESCRIBED

•Do not take medication that is not prescribed to you



9. REESTABLISH FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND DAILY ROUTINES ASAP

•Return to a good routine ASAP

•Maintain strong ties with family and friends



10. ABSTAIN FROM DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

-Voids effects of medication

-Worsens treatment

-Worsens side effects



11. DETECTING WARNING SIGNS OF STRESS

•Observe relevant changes

•Immediately consult with case worker or doctor



12. SOLVE PROBLEMS STEP-BY-STEP

-Gradually introduce changes

-Work on one thing at a time

Intervention Techniques I:Intervention Techniques I:The Problem Solving MethodThe Problem Solving Method

Stop and ThinkStop and Think Define the ProblemDefine the Problem Possible SolutionsPossible Solutions Evaluate each SolutionEvaluate each Solution Choose and Plan to Implement your SolutionChoose and Plan to Implement your Solution Resource ManagementResource Management Pick a Time and Do It!Pick a Time and Do It!

PROBLEM SOLVING METHODPROBLEM SOLVING METHOD

FIRST STEP:

STOP AND THINK

•One must be calm before he/she can concentrate

•Once relaxed, we can use the problem solving steps to resolve difficult issues


SECOND STEP:

DEFINE THE PROBLEM

•It is essential to determine exactly what is the problem to have any chance of solving it

•Discuss the problem thoroughly

•Listen carefully to all everyone’s opinions


THIRD STEP:

LIST THE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

•Include all suggestions without judgment

•The first solution might not be very good

•Everyone should provide a potential solution


FOURTH STEP:

EVALUATE EACH SOLUTION

•Examine the Advantages and Disadvantages

•Make a List of the Advantages

•Make a List of the Disadvantages


FIFTH STEP:

SELECT THE “BEST” SOLUTION

•The “BEST” depends on each person

•The solution with the most advantages and least disadvantages might be the best solution


SIXTH STEP:

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

-Identify the resources needed to get the job done

-Anticipate and address barriers


SEVENTH STEP:

CARRY OUT THE SOLUTION

•Decide the appropriate time and place

•Put in the required effort

•Correct any errors

•If it does not work, try again with a “better” solution

PROBLEM SOLVING TOPICSPROBLEM SOLVING TOPICS

TransportationTransportation Child CareChild Care HousingHousing Job/Educational Development/Retention/SatisfactionJob/Educational Development/Retention/Satisfaction HealthHealth Developing SupportDeveloping Support Socialization and RecreationSocialization and Recreation Domestic ProblemsDomestic Problems Stigma (social, family, etc.)Stigma (social, family, etc.)

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