Amber Stirlen, PsyD Licensed Psychologist * * Freedom/ Independence - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Amber Stirlen, PsyD Licensed Psychologist

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* Freedom/ Independence * Positive Feedback * Doing something relaxing * Money * Getting out of the house * Family S

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* Friends/ relationships * S

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* Pets * Being outdoors * S

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* Connecting with Inner Peace * Exercise * Philanthropy

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*Freedom *Relationship *Dialogue/ Connection to Other people *Work *Life was easy/ less stress and responsibility

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*Sacrifice *Commitment *Decision maker *Management of responsibilities *Housekeeper *Unhappy/ on-guard/ frustration/ fighting

resentment

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• Connected
• Relationships/ friendships
• Work
• Exercise
• Hobbies
• Fun activities

Happiness The Future

? ? ? How can you remember to replenish your resources and return to “ Happiness”

Life as a Caregiver

• Work
• Doctor Appointments
• Family Activities

Life before being a caregiver

• Work
• Family activities
• Friend/ social gatherings
• Exercise
• Fun activities- shopping, sports, etc.