親屬照顧者生活素質研習班

你有面對著照顧他人時的挑戰嗎?

 健安社區服務網將與仁人服務社合辦一個為期六週的免費國粵語(有翻譯)“親屬照顧者生活素質研習班(Powerful Tools for Caregivers)”。該課程會於四月八日開始,逢星期一早上十時至中午十二時在仁人服務社舉行。

“這課程幫助我成為一個更有信心的照顧者。我學會了不同的方法使我成為一個更佳的照顧者。我感到更開朗，更有智慧，彼此也健康些。” (一位參與者的感言)

這個為期六週的課程曾被證實可改善照顧者的：

-自理行為(如 增加運動量, 更能鬆弛,更注重體檢)

-情緒管理(減低內疚感，惱怒及情緒低落)

-自我效能 (增強信心應付照顧上要求)

-使用社區資源(增加使用區內的服務)
 

若有興趣了解課程內容，請留覽www.powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org.如欲報名參加,請與胡大明先生(健安)206.652.2330/ mwoo@kinon.org 或江美霞小姐(仁人) 206.624.5633/ janicek@cisc-seattle.org 聯絡。我們歡迎在家中照顧親屬的照顧者報名參加

 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Do you face challenges as a caregiver?

Kin On and Chinese Information & Service Center (CISC) is offering a FREE six-week training for caregivers. The series, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” will begin on Monday, April 8^th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at CISC. This class will be conducted in Mandarin and Cantonese (Interpretation will be provided).

“After taking this class I am a more confident caregiver! Having tools to resolve problems is a definite advantage in becoming a better caregiver and a happier, wiser, and healthier me…and a healthier us!”

-          Workshop Participant

The 6-week scripted curriculum has been shown to improve:

-          Self-Care Behaviors: (e.g. increased exercise, relaxation and medical check-ups)

-          Management of Emotions: (reduced guilt, anger, and depression)

-          Self-Efficacy: (increased confidence in coping with caregiving demands)

-          Use of Community Resources: (increased utilization of local services)

To learn more about this training, visit: www.powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org. To register, contact Michael Woo (Kin On) at 206.652.2330/mwoo@kinon.org or Janice Kong (CISC) at 206.624.5633/ janicek@cisc-seattle.org.  We welcome those who care for their loved-ones at home to register for the class.