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 8th
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!”
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Workshop Participant
The 6-week scripted curriculum has been shown to improve:
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Self-Care Behaviors: (e.g. increased exercise,
relaxation and medical check-ups)
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Management of Emotions: (reduced guilt, anger,
and depression)
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Self-Efficacy: (increased confidence in coping
with caregiving demands)
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Use of Community Resources: (increased utilization
of local services)
