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13/08/2021

Transitioning
Back to School
Taking Care of Self

Reminders
● Please keep microphones muted throughout the presentation

● Utilize chat box to make comments or ask questions at any time

● The powerpoint slides and resources will be uploaded to the Teacher


Learning Institute

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Stress is....
….any event or environmental stimulus
(stressor) that we respond to because we
perceive it as challenging or threatening

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Stress Responses
Stressor Response

Traffic ● Blowing your horn


● Shouting at the other driver
● Using a different route
● Start studying from a week before
An approaching exam
● Stay up all night cramming

● Reading baby books


Having a baby
● Buying baby clothes and furniture
● Worry
Hurricane ● Making a hurricane plan
● Prepare a hurricane kit

Nervous System

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Identify your stressors 13

● Major Life Events

● Catastrophes

● Daily Hassles

● Conflict

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Learn to recognize stress signals 13

● Difficulty sleeping ● Heartburn


● Weight gain or weight loss ● Excessive sleeping
● Stomach pain ● Social isolation
● Teeth grinding ● Fatigue
● Panic attacks ● Nausea
● Headaches ● Feeling overwhelmed
● Difficulty concentrating ● Obsessive or compulsive
● Sweaty hands or feet behaviours

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Recognize your stress strategies 14

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Implement healthy stress 14


management strategies

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What does Self-Care mean to you? 15

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Self-CAre
● Is NOT selfish

● Helps prevent burnout

● Helps relationships

● Makes you more effective

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Self-Care
● What are you doing to support your overall well-being on a day-to day
basis?

● Do you engage in self-care practices now?

● Are you more active in some areas of self-care than others?

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Evaluate 16-18

● Physical ● Social

● Emotional ● Financial
● Spiritual
● Psychological
● Professional

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Reflection 18 - 20

● What do you need in times of stress and distress?

● What do you need to avoid during those times?

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Reflection 20-21

● Are there any barriers or obstacles that are preventing you


from engaging in self-care?

● How can you address those barriers or obstacles?

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Taking Care of Self


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