Handling Caregiver Anger & Stress (2 Hours)
This training emphasizes the importance of managing emotions and personal crises. Presented by the Crisis Response Project, the training is intended for Direct Support Professionals, Administrators, friends, and family members. Tools will be provided in assisting caregivers with anger management and remaining calm while managing crisis. Interventions to avoid, as well as preventative strategies to implement, will be discussed. Throughout the training, attendee interaction and role play will be encouraged. Each participant will be welcomed to create a personal self-control plan.
Caregiver Burnout & Self-Care (2 Hours)
This training focuses on the role of caregivers and their potential for susceptibility to Vicarious Trauma (also known as Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue). Presented by the Crisis Response Project, the training is intended for Direct Support Professionals, Administrators, friends, and family members. Throughout the training, we will discuss signs and symptoms of Vicarious Trauma, as well as the steps that we, as caregivers, can take to protect ourselves from burn out. The importance of self-care will be thoroughly reviewed.
