Coping Strategies to Promote Mental Health: Training Modules for Occupational Therapists and Other Care Providers

Cover
Half Title
Epigraph
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Handouts
Author Biography
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Theresa Straathof
	Introduction
		Four Coping Categories
		Training Process for Adult Learning
		The Modules
	Conclusion
	References
1 Modules: Health and Wellness Routines
	1.1 Sleep Hygiene to Improve Daily Occupations
		Learning Point
		Learning Objective
		Materials
		Handouts
		Reference
	1.2 Medication Adherence as Part of a Healthy Routine
		Learning Point
			Learning Objective
			Materials
			Handouts
		Reference
	1.3 Forming Health Habits and Balance in Occupations
		Learning Point
			Learning Objective
			Materials
			Handouts
		Reference
	1.4 Meal Simplification to Fuel Occupation Engagement
		Learning Point
			Learning Objective
			Materials
			Handouts
		References for Handouts
1 Handouts : Health and Wellness Routines
	1.1 Sleep Hygiene to Improve Daily Occupations
		Sleep Hygiene Checklist
		References
		Sleep Facts
			References
		Card Game: Answer Sheet
			My Four Chosen Behaviours to Improve Sleep Quality
			One-day Schedule
				1.2 Medication Adherence as Part of a Healthy Routine
				Challenges Impacting Medication Adherence
			Reference
		Possible Solutions to Improve Medication Adherence
			1.3 Forming Health Habits and Balance in Occupations
				Recipe for Daily Health
				Strategies for Forming Habits
			Reference
		My Plan to Form a Health Habit
			1.4 Meal Simplification to Fuel Occupation Engagement
				Strategies to Simplify Meal Preparation
			Reference
		Obstacles and Solutions for Meal Preparation
			One-day Menu
			Other Resource
2 Modules: Change the Situation
	2.1 Overcoming Roadblocks to Change Occupation Performance
		Learning Point
		Learning Objective
		Materials
		Handouts
	2.2 Building Community Networks to Increase Opportunities for Occupation
		Learning Point
		Learning Objective
		Materials
		Handouts
	2.3 Defining Healthy Boundaries
		Learning Point
		Learning Objective
		Materials
		Handouts
		References
	2.4 Setting Healthy Boundaries to Support Meaningful Occupation
		Learning Point
		Learning Objective
		Materials
		Handouts
		Reference
2 Handouts: Change the Situation
	2.1 Overcoming Roadblocks to Change Occupation Performance
		Examples of Barriers and Strategies for Making Change
		Action Plan for Change
	2.2 Building Community Networks to Increase Opportunities for Occupation
		Expanding My Community Network
	2.3 Defining Healthy Boundaries
		Boundaries Versus Walls
		Reference
	Defining Boundaries
		References
	Personal Scenario
		2.4 Setting Healthy Boundaries to Support Meaningful Occupation
			Is this a Boundary Violation?
			Tips for Setting Boundaries
		Reference
	Personal Rules for Boundaries
		Reference
3 Modules: Change Body Response to Stress
	3.1 Behaviour Activation to Assist With Initiating Occupation
		Learning Point
		Learning Objective
		Materials
		Handouts
		Reference
	3.2 Anger Management Strategies for Constructive Action
		Learning Point
			Learning Objective
			Materials
			Handout
		Reference
	3.3 Choosing Occupations for Distress Tolerance and Resilience
		Learning Point
			Learning Objective
			Materials
			Handouts
		Reference
	3.4 Suicide Safety Plan for Occupational Engagement and Recovery (SSP-OEAR)
		Learning Point
			Learning Objective
			Materials
			Handouts
		References
3 Change Body Response to Stress
	3.1 Behaviour Activation to Assist With Initiating Occupation
		Behaviour Experiment
			Pre-Test
			Post-Test
		Getting Unstuck
		References
		Overcoming Avoidance
			Action Initiative
			Reference
	3.2 Anger Management Strategies for Constructive Action
		Game Template and Resource for Therapist/facilitator
			Anger Game: Answers
			Strategies for Changing Thoughts, Behaviours and Physical Symptoms of Anger
			Reference
			Anger Management Plan
				3.3 Choosing Occupations for Distress Tolerance and Resilience
					Activities With a Sensory Focus
				Reference
			Emotional First Aid: Items and Actions
				Rating Tool for Mood Levels
				References
			My First Aid Kit for Emotional Comfort
				3.4 Suicide Safety Plan for Occupational Engagement and Recovery (SSP-OEAR)
					Suicide Safety Plan for Occupational Engagement and Recovery (SSP-OEAR) – Sample
						Mission Statement
						Words of Others
						Warning Signs of Suicide Risk
						Coping Strategies
				References
			Suicide Safety Plan for Occupational Engagement and Recovery (SSP-OEAR)
				Mission Statement
				Words of Others
				Warning Signs of Suicide Risk
				Coping Strategies
				References
			Mini Suicide Safety Plan – Wallet Size Cards (Cut and Separated)
4 Modules: Change Attitude
	4.1 Building On Our Strengths to Aid With Occupation Engagement
		Learning Point
		Learning Objective
		Materials
		Handouts
		Reference
	4.2 Problem Solving to Address Challenges in Occupations
		Learning Point
			Learning Objective
			Materials
			Handouts
		4.3 Intentional Positive Occupations to Boost Mental Health
			Learning Point
			Learning Objective
			Materials
			Handouts
		References
	4.4 Gratitude as Part of Daily Occupations
		Learning Point
			Learning Objective
			Materials
			Handouts
		Reference
4 Change Attitude
	4.1 Building On Our Strengths to Aid With Occupation Engagement
		Accessing Your Strengths
		Reference
		Matching Exercise (Max)
			Action
			Reference
		Using Strengths to Develop Resilience
			Reference
		Symbol of Strength
			Reference
	4.2 Problem Solving to Address Challenges in Occupations
		Steps to Creative Problem Solving
		Problem Solving Worksheet
			4.3 Intentional Positive Occupations to Boost Mental Health
			Key Factors in Building Resilience, Wellness and Happiness
		References
		Occupation Categories for Resilience, Wellness and Happiness
			4.4 Gratitude as Part of Daily Occupations
				Case Scenario: Amara
				Sample Gratitude Journal: Amara
			Reference
		Mix and Match: Gratitude
			Mix and Match: Gratitude Answer Sheet
				World
				Others
				Self
			Gratitude Journal
Index