Navigating the path of LGBTQI+ inclusion requires a multidimensional view to understand the totality of the route, avoid possible obstacles, and even find a few shortcuts.Out & Equal is proud to release this self-evaluation guide on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion in an attempt to move beyond checklists and evolve to flexible tools of individual empowerment and organizational change, supporting employers to identify gaps between policy and culture. However, the business community continues to need support in how they effectively navigate broad challenges to LGBTQI+ equality. They can provide resources and support on planning ahead, communicating effectively with your loved one, finding respite, and practicing self-care.Around the world, we have seen instances of the business community leading the momentum for LGBTQI+ inclusion, well ahead of legal and societal changes. If you have questions about any of these points or are unsure how to begin, Iona can help! Call our Helpline at (202) 895-9448 or email to speak with a licensed social worker. _ I’m in regular contact with other caregivers. _ I’m asking for, and accepting, help from family, friends, neighbors, members of my congregation and community, and professionals. _ I’m not tolerating abuse from the person I am caring for. _ I have a plan for the future as my relative’s needs changes and/or know where to get help making a plan. _ I understand my relative’s and my own financial and legal situation. _ I understand what type of care my relative needs and I have a plan to provide it. _ I understand my relative’s diagnosis and prognosis. _ I am caring for my loved one in a way that is consistent with my values and beliefs, and this experience has meaning for me. _ My faith community is aware of, and supports, my caregiving situation. _ If I have attended religious services in the past, I continue to do so. _ When I feel I cannot handle difficult emotions on my own, I get help. _ I understand that typical emotional responses to caregiving include denial, anxiety frustration, anger, guilt, shame, and grief. _ I have at least one outlet for stress (e.g., an enjoyable activity, confiding in someone, writing, exercise, meditation or relaxation techniques) that I use regularly. _ I’m getting ongoing emotional support for my caregiving situation from at least one person. _ I’m keeping up with at least one activity I enjoy. _ I’m seeing family and friends on a regular basis. _ I’m taking my own medications on schedule. Could you add a morning walk with friends into your routine, or go to bed one hour earlier, for example? It’s OK to start small! SELF-CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER Physical Health Then, choose just one new aspect to focus on for the week. How many aspects can you currently check? Take a look at our Self-Care Checklist below (or, download and print out a copy here and put somewhere you regularly see, such as your refrigerator or planner). Secondly, when your needs are taken care of, the person you care for will benefit too. First of all, self-care is important for your own health! Research shows that caregivers can be at an increased risk for depression and chronic illness. Here at Iona, we encourage caregivers to practice good self-care. All too often, caregivers ignore their own needs for the sake of helping somebody else, especially if their relative’s needs seem so much more present due to a chronic illness. If you’ve ever been responsible for supporting the care of another person, you can probably attest to the physical and emotional strains.
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