Facts about family stress and how to cope

1. Family Stress
• Family stress can be defined as any stressor that concerns one or
more members of the family (or the whole system) at a defined time,
which impacts the emotional connection between family members,
their mood, well-being, as well as the maintenance of the family
relationship.

2. What Causes Family Stress?
• Work problems
• Financial problems
• Addiction
• Problems with children
• Stressful jobs
• Holidays
• Parties

3. Tips to Reduce Family Stress
• Adjust your priorities and don’t take on unnecessary duties
• Accept any help that is offered
• Consider paying someone to help with cleaning or laundry
• Take advise from friends and family on stressful matters
• Plan ahead for the following day
• Take care of yourself by allowing yourself to relax
• Prepare for problems before they arise
• Communicate with your children