Module 3: Schizophrenia

Unit 1:Understanding schizophrenia
 7 Topics
What is schizophrenia?
Behaviour and symptoms of schizophrenia
Behaviour to expect
Concerns about schizophrenia
Impact of schizophrenia on the individual
Impact of schizophrenia on family
What can be done for individual?
Unit 2: Concerns of the caregiver
 7 Topics
Burden of care
Burden Scale for Family Caregivers (BSFC)
Caregiver stress and burnout
Common signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout
Emotions
Stigma
Acceptance of illness
Unit 3 The role of nutrition in schizophrenia
 3 Topics
The role of nutrition in schizophrenia
Role of healthy nutrition on caregivers and person with schizophrenia
The ten most important foods for a healthy brain
Unit 4: Activities for the Caregiver
 24 Topics
1 – Relationship contract
2 – My Cause of Anger
3 – Your personal space
4 – Redrawing your territory
5 – Name your resources
6 – SWOT Analysis
7 – Take a stress pause – S-T-O-P
8 – Deep breathing
9 – Social activities
10 – Write an uplifting and hopeful story
11 – Sharing gratitude
12 – Chart of emotions
13 – Examining my fear
14 – How do you express anger?
16 – Compassion Practice
15 Ways to raise your self-esteem
17 – A healing monologue
18 – My feelings of helplessness
19 – Attitude of Acceptance
20 – Finding meaning and purpose
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Unit 5: Activities for the Carereceiver
 3 Topics
1 – Distribution of daily tasks
2 – Improve cognitive skills and comunication
3 – Ensure routine physical activity
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1 – Distribution of daily tasks

Module 3: Schizophrenia Unit 5: Activities for the Carereceiver 1 – Distribution of daily tasks
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1 - Distribution of daily tasks

  • Summary: Arrange daily distribution of everyday tasks for you, other family members and the patient. You can do this by creating a schedule like this attached. Consider the capabilities of the person as well as what the person is skilled and good at.
  • Aims: empowering a person with schizophrenia through taking responsibility for daily tasks
  • Participants: caretaker, other family members and the ill person

* Add to the table other possible duties and responsibilities

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