BUILD CAREGIVING SKILLS
Practice V

Connection to the Person Behind the Illness

Instructions: On a scale of 1-10, assess your current level of skill at the safety practice described in each statement. Type the number into the box next to each statement.
I jump in to help when he/she is acutely ill (Cook, clean, pay bills, etc.) I know when to involve my relative in the management of his/her illness? I know when to transfer responsibility to others I know when to let go I know how to listen, how to open my heart, how to respond with compassion I know how to communicate with my relative in a way that forms a loving partnership? I know about the different stages of recovery I know how to support my relative towards recovery I take time to celebrate my relative's accomplishments << • Back • Next • >>	As you reflect on your skill at connecting to the person inside the illness, ask your family members the following questions: On a scale from 0 to 10, are we reaching out to our relative to the best of our ability considering his/her current condition? What makes us think that not reaching out creates problems? What do we think will happen if we don't make a change? What would be the advantages of making a change? If we scored a 10 what would that look like? What do we think would work for us if we decided to change?