The Depletion Cycle
We all begin with the USUAL STRESS OF LIFE
Then the ADDED RESPONSIBILITIES OF CAREGIVNG:
SHORT-TERM, LONG-TERM, INDEFINITE…
Which, over time lead to DEPLETION, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL
Through WORRY, FINANCIAL CONCERNS, LOSS OF SLEEP, FATIGUE,
ACTUAL BODY STRAIN, ISOLATION, TIME COMMITMENT
The Caregiver Seeks Support:
A NEED TO FEEL, VENT, PROCESS
THE ACCUMULATED STRESS OF CAREGIVING
CAN EITHER BE TRANSFERRED TO OTHERS,
FAMILY, FRIENDS, SOURCES OF SUPPORT, LEADING TO THE
DEPLETION OF OTHERS WHO CARE>>>
OR
THE CAREGIVER CAN SEEK NOURISHMENT
ADOPTING HEALTHY SELF-CARE STRATEGIES, ASKING FOR HELP,
AND SHARING CONCERNS WITH FRIENDS AND CARE TEAM
RESULTING IN RENEWAL ~ RESILIENT, RECHARGED, RESTED, READY
FINDING A BALANCE OF CAREGIVING AND SELF-CARE
ABLE TO MANAGE AND GROW IN AN INTEGRATED WAY,
WHILE ENCOUNTERING AND HANDLING THE USUAL STRESS OF LIFE ^
Download a caregiver needs assessment form.
(This form is in both normal and large sized print.)
C. 2005 Turning Institute
