Stress & Coping

Working with and caring for youth in foster care can be stressful for agency staff and foster parents. Examine the impact of stress; study specific techniques for managing it to improve well being, including the stress and wellness cycle, time management, social support, communication and coping skills, healthy lifestyle practices, and personal care planning. By taking care of ourselves, we improve our ability to care for our foster youth.

Instructor ROCIO RODRIQUEZ is bicultural/bilingual therapist with a multi-discipline background.  She has worked in substance abuse recovery programs, court mandated treatment, and with San Mateo County Mental Health. Rocio has worked with families on family therapy, couple counseling, and play therapy. She has facilitated groups in Spanish and English on parenting, substance abuse, and health education.