Stress Management for Caregivers of Youth/Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other
Special Needs
***Live 4-Session or 8- Session Virtual Workshop***
Do you feel stressed? You are not alone! Did you know that caregivers of children with special needs face higher levels of stress? However, distress can be reduced with awareness, added knowledge, and various stress management techniques.
You will learn about these aspects and more via this 8-session live virtual workshop.
Are you ready to reduce your distress and thrive?
Hi, I'm Sandra
Sandra M. Rebeor is a mom of a wonderful teen, Luke, who is on the Autism Spectrum. She earned her Psy.D. in Health and Wellness and teaches numerous courses in the wellness arena, including stress management, psychology, and applied behavioral sciences at the University of Arizona Global Campus. Dr. Rebeor holds certifications in Group Fitness and Youth Fitness with the American Council on Exercise and is certified as an Autism Exercise Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine. She is also a Resilience and Thriving Facilitator and certified as a Worksite Wellness Program Manager - both through the National Wellness Institute. She volunteers in the community by serving as a seasonal track and field parent coach. Given her professional background and personal experiences as a mom, Dr. Rebeor loves connecting with other caregivers of youth or adults with special needs, share her knowledge, and help to improve the lives of fellow caregivers and families. She encourages all individuals to "pay it forward" by sharing their knowledge with others so that more families and communities can enjoy a higher quality of life!
Did You Know?
- that the number of youth with a Developmental Disability increased by 9.5% from 2009 to 2017?*
- there are approximately 17 million family caregivers of children with a Developmental Disability?*
Hence, you are NOT alone!
Did you also know that caregivers of youth or adults with special needs experience a high level of stress?
High levels of stress impact our own personal well-being and the well-being of other family members.
*Auerbach, E., Perry, H., & Chavouleas, S.M. (2019, November). Stress: Family caregivers of children with disabilities. https://csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2206/2019/11/CSCH-Brief-Caregiver-Stress-November-2019.pdf
Here's the Great News!
YOU can learn about your stressors and stress responses and how they impact your well-being currently. With the gained knowledge throughout this workshop, you will be able to transform your life by lowering your stress level and utilize stress management techniques effectively. ...And your family can benefit as well!
Are you ready to increase your day-to-day functioning and overall quality of life?
Come join other caregivers on the journey to improved wellness!
Course Objectives
Throughout this workshop, you will get to reflect on the following:
- What are your current stressors, reactions, and strains? How do these factors impact your life/functioning/quality of life?
- What stress management tools do you currently use or enjoy? Which do you plan on adopting and applying in the future?
- Which dimension(s) of wellness would you like to improve? By doing so, how might this improve your life? How might this impact your spouse/child/other relationships? How might this improve other dimensions of your wellness and your overall quality of life?
- How can you share your knowledge with others?
Gain new knowledge & tools to reduce your stress and thrive!
Testimonial - T.R.
"I’m happy to report we’ve made excellent gains in our nutrition :) We have incorporated healthier food choices and I have cut back significantly on my alcohol intake. I no longer crave unhealthy food as an outlet and have actually chosen to get more sleep rather than stay awake and eat bad foods.
We’ve also made a goal to do two family activities a month that get our son out in the community whether it’s the park, church or birthday parties etc. Work life balance has also been improved for both myself and my husband. He has hired another employee which will take a tremendous load off of him. My son has been doing awesome and has recently turned a corner with requesting things without prompts (6-7 word requests)! His diet is still expanding and I’m proud to say we added hard boiled eggs and cheese to round out his dairy component that was lacking."
Testimonial - C.L.
"Thank you so much for the workshop and all the materials. It is really helpful information. I think these ideas and resources are ones I will keep coming back to!"
Testimonial - L.M.
"I am so glad to have taken this workshop. It made me aware of my stressors and some unhealthy coping behaviors. I have since made some changes and feel better than ever. My daughter is well and she and I have become more active and enjoy long walks. Our stress level is lower now and our health has improved significantly. Thank you again!"
Here's What You'll Learn
- Session 1: The Basics - Stressors, Reactions, Strains and Stress Management Technique
- Session 2: The Physical Dimension - Physical Activity and Stress Management Technique
- Session 3: Physical Dimension - Nutrition, Sleep, Substance Use, and Stress Management Technique
- Session 4: Emotional Dimension and Stress Management Technique
- Session 5: Social Dimension and Stress Management Technique
- Session 6: Occupational Dimension and Stress Management Technique
- Session 7: Intellectual and Spiritual Wellness and Stress Management Technique
- Session 8: Re-cap, goals, take-aways and Stress Management Technique
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