Stress Reduction for Parents of Special Needs Children

Name: Stress Reduction for Parents of Special Needs Children
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Learn to increase wellbeing while parenting Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Physical Disability, Mental Health Disorders..

Created bySiobhan Wilcox

Last updated 6/2016

English

What you'll learn

Develop strategies to counterbalance the impact of negative stress
Recognise their unique stress triggers
Learn Quick and Easy Ways to Relax
Use Breathing Techniques to Manage Stress Levels
Create Self-Care Plan Unique to Them - Their own Thrive Now Blueprint
Increase Awareness of their Bodies Unique Stress Signals
Recognise What Triggers them into Negative Stress
Honor the Unique Journey of Parenting a Special Needs Child and Why it is SO Important for them to Support Themselves

Course content

6 sections • 26 lectures • 2h 38m total length

Section 1 Introduction to this How to Use this Training Program1:44
This training program is designed specifically for parents of special needs children or professionals supporting this community- autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, mental health disorders, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities or medical illness - type 1 diabetes, etc.

It is not meant to replace any medical support or medical interventions for illnesses associated with increased stress, it is however a great support to reduce stress. If you are currently under a doctors supervision for a stress related illness or any sickness please talk to your doctor about this training to make sure you have no contra-indicators before proceeding.
Section 1 Introduction to this Training Program and Your Trainer12:45
In this lecture, you are provided an
Overview of the course,
Background information on the instructor - Siobhán Wilcox,
What you can expect to learn,
What goals you would like to set.

Section 2 Introduction & Meditation8:20
This is the introduction to Section 2 What makes parenting a special needs child unique. Begin this section with a short relaxation technique - meditation and body check in. This is a simple tool that can be used throughout your day to reduce stress and increase awareness.
Section 2 Unique Challenges5:17
Parenting a Special Needs Child has very unique challenges, watching this section will help you recognize your challenges and help you reflect that you are not alone in this parenting challenge.
Section 2 Busting Myths3:36
Parenting a Special Needs Child can be stressful. When researched many of us where holding a number of beliefs that weren't always servicing us. Can you see some of your limiting beliefs in this list of myths? Be Honest.
Section 2 ReDreaming5:14
Allow yourself to reconsider some of your thoughts around parenting your child. Download the worksheet questions to support your reflections and to develop awareness.
Section 2 Unique Stressful Situations2:46
What are your unique stressful situations associated with your family life. For example are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum, or with down syndrome or a physical disability. Parenting is a stressful job at the best of times, but when you add in extra needs it can increase. Reflect on your ones in this section.
Section 2 Conclusion2:20
Conclusion to this section on the uniqueness of parenting a special needs child.
Section 2 Quiz

Section 3 Introduction1:03
Section 3 Introduction. How does stress impact your life?
Section 3 Stress Graph2:23
A stress awareness tool. Download Stress Graph to map where your current stress levels are.
Section 3 Stress Exhaustion Sympthoms Worksheet2:03
Download this self-assessement worksheet to help you discover how stress is impacting you - physicaly, emotionally, mentally, spiritually and within your relationships. This awareness is key to begin counteracting your stress, you can't change what you are not aware of.
Section 3 Type Profiling for Stress Risk Assessment3:49
Self-assessment to discover whether you are a Type A or Type B
personality, this helps you understand your reaction to stress at a
deeper level.
Section 3 Flight or Fight Response5:58
Good stress versus bad stress - the flight or fight response overview.
Section 3 Conclusion1:56
Section 3 Conclusion to How Stress Impacts You.

Section 4 Introduction to Stress Triggers and What it Really Creating Your Stres4:10
Introduction to Section 4 on Stress Triggers and What Really Causes Our Stress Sympthoms
Section 4 Stressors1:36
Stressors are one part of the stress cycle, learn to understand this aspect of stress within your life.
Section 4 Irrational Beliefs & Preceptions9:33
When looking at how to manage stress levels we need to consider our belief systems and the impact they have on our stress reactions.
Section 4 Self-Talk14:06
Just as important as belief systems in how we react to stressors, this section looks at self-talk. It explores the types of internal self-talk, where they come from and how you can counter act negative sabotaging self-talk.
Section 4 Conclusion7:48
This is the conclusion to Stressors and Stress Triggers and how stress truly impacts you.

Section 5 Introduction and Review of Course to Date6:20
Introduction to this section on Relaxation Techniques to help you reduce stress. This section has video and audio relaxation exercises for you to work with. This section also is a review of what we have currently studied to help anchor in your learning.
Section 5 Deep Abdominal Breathing Technique6:00
Introduction to Section 5 and a demonstration on how to practice Deep Abdominal Breathing for Stress Reduction.
Section 5 Building Awareness and Mindfulness12:45
Building awareness of how stress is negatively impacting you is key to long term stress reduction. This section begins this discussion and supports you with the introduction to a tool - Mindfulness to assist with this.
Section 5 Relaxation Tools, PMR and Guided Visualization4:40
Progressive Muscular Relaxation is a stress reduction tool designed to interrupt the flight or fight response and reduce the build up of tension in the muscles of the body. Included in this section is two audios. It is important to listen to the introduction the first time you try this technique, this is 7 minutes in length. The Progressive Muscular Relaxation Guided Exercises takes 15mins start to finish. Once you have mastered this technique you can practice it without the guided audio. Enjoy!
Section 5 Healing Power of Gratitude4:52
Gratitude is a simple tool to shift your internal view point, a fantastic coping strategy for stress reduction.
Section 5 Develop YOUR OWN THRIVE NOW BLUEPRINT - Self-Care Plan19:26
Bringing it all together. Creating your own Self-Care Plan. What will work for you and how to integrated it into your life for long-term stress reduction.

Requirements

Have a Journal or notebook with you as you take this training.
Download worksheets ahead of time so you can work along with the videos, as you move through the sections.
Go at your own pace.
ENJOY!

Description

Stress Reduction is essential for your health and well-being. Parenting or working with a special needs child or adult requires you to have increased stamina and energy on a daily basis. This course is designed to support you deeply with tools and strategies that will make a difference in your daily live.

The course offers you simple tools that you can use to become more aware of how stress is negatively impacting you and then counterbalance it with practical and simple exercises you can do 10-15mins a day.

What You Will Learn in This Course:

Simple Ways to Relax
The Myths of Self-Care
Honor the Unique Challenges of Parenting a Special Child
Discover your Stress Triggers
How to Manage Negative Stress
Release Stress Naturally
Deep Abdominal Breathing
Progressive Muscular Relaxation for Deep Relaxation and Improved Sleep
Mindfulness Techniques – Quick and Easy to Use Anywhere
Simple Guided Visualization Practice For Beginner's
Create Your Own Self-Care Plan – What we will be calling Your Own Thrive Now Blueprint, and More...

Why You Should Take This Course:

Increase Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Well-Being
Unique Support for Special Needs Community – Parents or Support Professionals
Reduce Stress Symptoms
Increase Energy
Greater Self-Awareness
Increase Spiritual Awareness
More Peace of Mind

Who this course is for:

This Training is designed specifically for Parents of Special Needs Children or Children that require alot of extra care.
This training will also support professionals working within the special needs arena. Whether you are a special needs educator, support staff, behavioral specialists, occupational therapist etc..
No prior experience or knowledge of wellness is required, however it will benefit even those that already have some daily stress reduction techniques. It is for those that wish to reduce stress and increase well-being.

Stress Reduction for Parents of Special Needs Children

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Course content

Introduction to this Program on Stress Reduction for Parents of Special Children2 lectures • 14min

Parenting a Special Needs Child - You are Unique6 lectures • 28min

Overview of Stress and How it Impacts Your Life!6 lectures • 17min

Section 4: Stressors & Stress Triggers. What truly impacts your stress reaction.5 lectures • 37min

Section 5 Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Stress6 lectures • 54min

Section 6 Be Inspired and How to Stay Connected1 lecture • 8min

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