Recognition of Behaviors Indicating Increased Distress

Recognition of Behaviors Indicating Increased Distress

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.

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Overview

Details
  • Lessons: 9
  • Number of tests: 4
  • Hours: 1.0 hours
  • Students who are studying this course: 122
What you will learn
  • 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

Lessons

    • Introduction to Distress and Its CausesIntroduction to Distress and Its Causes
    • 4 mins
    • Typical and Atypical BehaviorsTypical and Atypical Behaviors
    • 4 mins
    • Recognizing Emotional, Mental, and Physical DistressRecognizing Emotional, Mental, and Physical Distress
    • 3 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Internal and External StressorsInternal and External Stressors
    • 3 mins
    • Effective and Ineffective Coping StylesEffective and Ineffective Coping Styles
    • 3 mins
    • Behaviors Indicating an Impending CrisisBehaviors Indicating an Impending Crisis
    • 4 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Communication Strategies for Addressing DistressCommunication Strategies for Addressing Distress
    • 3 mins
    • Techniques for Managing and Reducing DistressTechniques for Managing and Reducing Distress
    • 3 mins
    • Self-Care for CaregiversSelf-Care for Caregivers
    • 4 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Exam- Recognition of Behaviors Indicating Increased Distress Exam- Recognition of Behaviors Indicating Increased Distress
    • 15 mins

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