FCS7-201: Enhancing Quality Care Relationships Through Life Story

Brian Downer, Amy Hosier, Glenn Watkins, Faika Zanjani | Jun. 22, 2012 (New)

Sharing and documenting life story and health history promotes a quality caregiving relationship. A life story is an account of the series of experiences that make up our lives and define who we are.

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FCS7-204: Enhancing Mental Health Through Life Story

Brian Downer, Amy Hosier, Glenn Watkins, Faika Zanjani | Jun. 22, 2012 (New)

Documenting our life story encourages us to constructively think about and examine both positive and negative personal experiences, the meaning and emotions we attach to our experiences, and the lessons we have learned over time.

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FCS7-202: Exercising the Brain Through Life Story

Brian Downer, Amy Hosier, Glenn Watkins, Faika Zanjani | Jun. 22, 2012 (New)

Life story also contributes to brain health, as the process of documenting and sharing life story is a form of brain exercise.

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FCS7-205: Legacy Building Through Life Review

Brian Downer, Amy Hosier, Glenn Watkins, Faika Zanjani | Jun. 22, 2012 (New)

This fact sheet describes different types of things that make up a legacy, talks about how we can develop a meaningful legacy, and offers a variety of ways to communicate our legacy to others.

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FCS7-206: Stand Up to Falling: What to Do When You Fall

Matthew Carlson, Amy Hosier | May. 10, 2012 (New)

A fall can happen to anyone. A fall often happens suddenly, and the experience can be startling and upsetting regardless of your age. Adults age 65 years and older are at the greatest risk of falling and jeopardizing health and independence. Many falls can be prevented by making simple changes, but it's good to plan ahead in case you do fall.

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FCS7-199: Communities Support Military Families

Carol Gnatuk | Mar. 13, 2012 (New)

This publication outlines the emotional cycle of deployment that military families generally experience and lists actions that you individually, your group, and the community may take to support them. Two activities are suggested to enhance your learning.

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FCS7-199FG: Communities Support Military Families Facilitator's Guide

Carol Gnatuk | Mar. 13, 2012 (New)

This facilitator guide describes the situation faced by many of our neighbors who are military families with service members in the National Guard or Reserve. We'll learn about the structure and culture of the U.S. Armed Forces, the seven stages of the emotional cycle of deployment, and ways to reach out in friendly ways to military families.

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FCS7-196: Renewing Infant Attachment Bond Following Military Deployment

Laura Compton, Amy Hosier | Aug. 17, 2011 (New)

With the length of deployment averaging 12 months, this process may be confusing for children of military members, especially those of young ages. Even when close parent-child bonds exist prior to deployment, extended absences may negatively impact this bond. Therefore, military members and their families must be patient in the renewal of attachment bonds following the long separation during a military deployment.

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FCS7-195: Adolescence and Military Deployment

Laura Compton, Amy Hosier | Aug. 17, 2011 (New)

For adolescents (12 to 17 years old), the normal stressors of development along with the added stressors of parental deployment can be overwhelming. Support for adolescents facing parental deployment is a critical issue for mental health professionals and military families.

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FCS7-194: Bullying 101: The Basics for Parents and Caregivers of a Bullied Child

Amy Hosier, Deana Reed | Jul. 29, 2011 (New)

Bullying is a serious issue that has been the subject of discussion for several years. This publication will help parents identify the symptoms of a bullied child, understand why they don't report the abuse and learn how to support them during their coping process.