Aftercare is a crucial aspect of recovery for individuals who have completed Addiction treatment. While completing a treatment program is a significant milestone, it's important to recognize that the journey to long-term recovery continues beyond that point. Aftercare provides ongoing support, resources, and guidance to help individuals maintain their sobriety and navigate the challenges of everyday life
Aftercare programs encourage individuals to make positive changes in their lifestyles. This may include adopting healthier habits, finding new hobbies or interests, and establishing a stable routine that supports their recovery goals.
Today let us explore what stress management in a healthy way could be like:
Topic-Stress Management
1. what is stress?
-It is a condition or feelings experienced by the individual which is perceived as demands that exceeds personal and social resources that an individual is able to mobilize.
-Psychological and physiological reaction to perceived threat.
There are various types of stress as shown in the image below:
- Conflict at home
- Financial problems
- Debts
- Physical illness and injury
- Overwork or being jobless
- Negative feelings like resentment, frustration
- Relocation
- Substance use in the family
- Nervousness
- Forgetfulness
- Feeling slowed down or speeded up
- Snapping at people
- Feeling irritated
- Use alcohol and drugs
- Avoiding being with people
- Change in appetite
- Restlessness
- Feeling Negative
- Exercise on a regular basis
- Eat well balanced Meal
- Get enough sleep
- Avoid Drugs and Alcohol
- Dont worry
- Look at change as a positive challenge
- Positive thoughts and Positive self talk
- Set realistic goals
- Meditate
- prepare well in advance
- Seek help
- Take breaks
- Work to resolve conflicts
- Solve problems one at a time
- Avoid overscheduling and prioritize activities
Detailed and well explained blog. I could learn a lot about stress management. However, I couldn't picture out the real engagement of ICT in this "after care stress management" as indicated in the blog title. How would you use ICT for your aftercare? I was also wondering whether "stress management" is the only after care that would be provided. Rest it is a great start sir, happy to be exploring together.
ReplyDeletethank you mam, i am thinking of incorporating some more ict materials for this la and yes mam we have lots of aftercare programs which i am going to post here after as blog.
DeleteIntegrating ICT with this topic is a hard one but you have managed to do it.
ReplyDeletethank you la, i am trying too i have never done a blog
DeleteStress management is an important topic we include in our school during health talks. As a teacher we need to be aware of the signs children display under stress and help children overcome them. Though I feel that the effort on teachers part without the support of parents is a problem. I could relate your topic to the videos you have mentioned and gained additional knowledge about it. Keep it up .
ReplyDeletethank you for confirming that my video links are working la.
DeleteA week before students write their exam I use to give exam tips along with some stress management tips. But I finds it very difficult to manage my own stress. Sometimes I feel guilty remembering HMs quote " You can't give what you don't have" Am I doing justices.
ReplyDeletethank you for your comment mam, you are doing justice to it in your own ways la
DeleteIt is our responsibility as educators to spot signs of excessive stress in students and help them cope. Reading your article and watching the videos you listed even increased my confidence. Keep going; it's been great exploring with you.
ReplyDeletethank you mam and i shall do that la
DeleteSir Tashi thank you so much for making us aware about how to manage stress. As a teacher it would be very helpful for us as we come across so many student facing stress. Now after going through your post I would be able to help my student how cope up with stress la.
ReplyDeletethank you for your comment la sir please keep following my blog, i will be posting further aftercare related blogs
DeleteIt was worth reading.
ReplyDeletethank you mam, i would love to welcome your suggestions too if any
DeleteSir Tashi, I could be wrong but I find basic level ICT integration in your lesson because you have simply shared YouTube links with the students to watch videos related to the lesson, without further engagement or activities. Technology is used as a supplementary tool to deliver content but is fully integrated into the learning experience. This is what I feel la
ReplyDeletethank you for your comment la mam, as mam is aware that i am working with people who are mostly suds (substance use disorder) our audiences differ la and even our programs, so with due respect and permission from our tutor i chose blogging on aftercare services to our clients who complete their standard treatment with our institute and la our aftercare services are mostly online through zoom app where we use ppt and various zoom tools for the activity which i see is limited here on the blog site. however i am trying my best to blog and thank you again and i will try incorporating more of it.
DeleteSir, your article on stress management is incredibly helpful and essential for maintaining the well-being of all individuals.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate how you've used videos to convey valuable information. However, I believe that incorporating other interactive digital tools or interactive exercises could add even more value to the learning experience for both learners and viewers. By doing so, it would create an engaging learning environment that facilitates a deeper understanding of stress management techniques and their practical applications in everyday life.
thank you la
DeleteBy going through your blog,I came to know about different types of stress that we face and the signs and symptoms more in depth.Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you la
ReplyDeleteWe as an adult has to go through a lot of stress and anxiety everyday. I, myself being a PTSD patient, I really do need a lot of self healing methods. I often face the difficulty in calming myself, your blog have gave me some ideas on how I can improve my mental health. It was of great help. Thank you sir
ReplyDeleteYour blog on stress management in aftercare is informative and well-structured. It covers various aspects, from understanding stress to practical coping strategies. The inclusion of video links enhances engagement. The availability of support contacts is a valuable addition. It's a comprehensive resource for individuals in recovery.
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