Course Description
Recognition of Behaviors Indicating Increased Distress is a course designed for caregivers to help them understand, identify, and respond to signs of emotional, mental, or physical distress in individuals under their care. Caregivers play a crucial role in providing support and assistance to those in need, and being able to recognize signs of distress can enable them to intervene and provide appropriate care. This course will explore various factors that contribute to distress, different types of distressing behaviors, and strategies for managing and alleviating distress in a professional and empathetic manner.
What will be taught topics
- Recognize signs of emotional, mental, and physical distress
- Typical and atypical behaviors and signs indicative of impending crisis
- Identify potential triggers for distressing behaviors
- Effective and ineffective coping styles
- Develop techniques for managing and reducing distress
- Understand the importance of self-care for caregivers in managing their own stress and well-being
Lesson list
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Introduction to Distress and Its Causes
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Typical and Atypical Behaviors
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Recognizing Emotional, Mental, and Physical Distress
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Knowledge Review
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Internal and External Stressors
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Effective and Ineffective Coping Styles
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Behaviors Indicating an Impending Crisis
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Knowledge Review
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Communication Strategies for Addressing Distress
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Techniques for Managing and Reducing Distress
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Self-Care for Caregivers
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Knowledge Review
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Exam- Recognition of Behaviors Indicating Increased Distress
