SSSW_ACSW300: Self-care Techniques (Professional)
Categories: Self Paced, Social Services Support Worker (Professional)
About Course
- This course provides students with the concepts, knowledge and skills on how to increase personal resiliency by examining physical, emotional, cognitive, and professional health.
- Students will learn to implement strategies that promote the art of self-care, reduce compassion fatigue and burnout through the establishment of a self-care program while continuing to maintain a quality client-counsellor relationship.
After the completion of this course, you will be able to delve into the following mentioned streams of Self Care Techniques
- Stress Management
- Relaxation Practices
- Time Management
- Nutritional Management
- Physical Activity Management
- Health and Wellness Integration
What Will You Learn?
- Articulate an awareness of determinants of lifelong health, wellness and fitness.
- Describe self-management skills for health behavior changes.
- Discuss the health benefits of physical activity.
- Determine how much physical activity is enough.
- Define the physical activity pyramid and its goals.
- Define body composition.
- Describe the attributes of critical consumers of nutritional information.
- Explore and list the illnesses and diseases most commonly associated with stress.
- Brainstorm concepts to reduce stress: stress management, relaxation and time management.
- Compare occupational stress and family stress.
- Explore ways to avoid destructive behavior.
Course Content
Module 1
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02:40
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18:35
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LO2: Integrate Wellness into Support Services
25:52 -
LO3: Evaluate the Role of Physical Activity in Addiction Recovery
19:44 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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02:30
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37:09
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LO2: Describe the Role of Health Inequalities
23:08 -
LO3: Illustrate the Determinants of Health to Client Care
18:50 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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03:24
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25:11
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LO2: Classify Personal Health and Wellness Progress
23:24 -
LO3: Explain Promoting Empowerment and Resilience
15:05 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Topic 4: Self-planning
03:05 -
LO1: Define the Process of Self-planning
19:38 -
LO2: Demonstrate Problem-solving Techniques
36:05 -
LO3: Evaluate and Adjust Wellness Plans
32:11 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Topic 5: Physical Activity
03:36 -
LO1: Explain the Role of Physical Activity in Wellness
19:53 -
LO2: Understand the Impact of Physical Activity on Addiction Recovery
18:05 -
LO3: Identify the Health Benefits of Physical Activity
24:30 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Topic 6: Body Mechanics
03:42 -
LO1: Define the Principles of Body Mechanics
19:24 -
LO2: Identify Common Risks Associated with Poor Body Mechanics
18:40 -
LO3: Evaluate and Improve Posture and Movement
20:06 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Topic 7: Body Composition
03:21 -
LO1: Describe the Concept of Body Composition
11:12 -
LO2: Identify Factors Affecting Body Composition
21:32 -
LO3: Explain the Role of Body Composition in Addiction Recovery
13:26 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Topic 8: Stress Management
03:37 -
LO1: Explain Effective Stress Management Techniques
21:06 -
LO2: Distinguish between Occupational Stress and Family Stress
08:42 -
LO3: Incorporate Stress Management into Self-care Plans
14:17 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Topic 9: Relaxation
03:27 -
LO1: Define the Concept of Relaxation
15:07 -
LO2: Explain the Benefits of Relaxation Techniques
08:41 -
LO3: Discuss Promoting Relaxation as Part of Holistic Wellness
14:32 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Topic 10: Time management
03:22 -
LO1: Describe the Principles of Time Management
15:57 -
LO2: Demonstrate Effective Time Management Strategies
19:19 -
LO3: Design Personalized Time Management Plan
14:54 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Topic 11: Destructive Behaviors
03:25 -
LO1: Define Destructive Behaviors
14:10 -
LO2: Analyze the Causes and Effects of Destructive Behaviors
24:41 -
LO3: Evaluate and Adjust Strategies for Managing Destructive Behaviors
15:24 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Topic 12: Informed Choices
03:57 -
LO1: Identify Factors Affecting Decision-Making
15:57 -
LO2: Apply Informed Decision-Making in Self-care
17:36 -
LO3: Evaluate Information for Making Informed Choices
14:23 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Topic 13: Nutrition
04:16 -
LO1: Define Key Nutritional Concepts
22:57 -
LO2: Identify the Role of Nutrition in Addiction Recovery
18:18 -
LO3: Explain Supporting Clients in Making Healthy Nutrition Choices
14:39 -
LO4: Knowledge Check
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Module Based Quiz
Final Exam
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Final Exam: Self-care Techniques
