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Emotional Stress on the Farm: Helping Others and Protecting Self
Monica Kramer McConkey, LPC ~ Eyes on the Horizon Consulting, LLC
Learning Objectives:
Learn about the unique stressors experienced by farmers and ranchers.
Identify warning signs.Learn coping and resiliency strategies.Learn about resources for agriculture
producers in your community.
THE FAMILY FARM“More than a business, thefamily farm is a lifestyle,it is an ideal worthpreserving”
Unique Stressors for Farm YouthPeer/Social
ConnectionsParental StressNeed for
CompetencySuccession PlanningWork Load
Warning Signs ISOLATION MOOD CHANGES ABRUPT SALES DISREPAIR INJURY SLEEP PATTERNS ALTERED INCREASED SUBSTANCE USE LACK OF MOTIVATION UNPAID BILLS HOPELESSNESS FAMILY EXHIBITING STRESS
Coping and Building Resiliency
BUILD PROTECTIVE FACTORS
PRACTICE RELAXATION STRATEGIES
WORK ON HELPFUL THINKING
USE MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES
REACH OUT
BUILD PROTECTIVE FACTORS
- BIOPHYSICAL - PSYCHOLOGICAL - SOCIAL - SPIRITUAL
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Practice Relaxation
PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATIONDEEP BREATHING GUIDED IMAGERY MEDITATION/PRAYER
Work on Helpful Thinking
THOUGHTS/FEELINGS/ACTIONS CONNECTION
INTENTIONAL THINKING CHALLENGE NEGATIVE
THOUGHTS "MAKE A PLAN" (TO-DO
LISTS)
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Mindfulness Resources
University Extension Offices Primary Care ProvidersMental Health ProvidersCounty Social Services/HSCs Faith CommunityMobile Mental Health Crisis Lines Ag Organizations (NFO, USDA,
FBF)
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Contact Me!
Monica Kramer McConkey218-280-7785monicamariekm@yahoo.comEyesonthehorizon.orgFacebook: Eyes on the HorizonTwitter: @EyesConsulting
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