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Self Care. Prendsheep
Self Care. Prendsheep
What is stress?
● Stress is a normal response to situations
Benefits of self-care
● o Increases worker effectiveness (Lee & Miller,
2013)
● o Increased job satisfaction (Horstmann, 2018)
● o Changes the culture of work (Lee & Miller, 2013)
Dimensions of
Self-Care
● Psychological
● Emotional
● Physical
● Social
● Spiritual
Social Distancing, NOT Social Isolation
While physical/social distancing can inevitably lead to less
physical contact with friends, family and cherished relationships,
it does not mean that you have to socially isolate yourself.
Recognizing strength
• Positive self-talk/ affirmations
Stress management
• Deep breathing
Mindfulness
• Progressive Muscle relaxation
• Guided imagery
• Journaling
Problem-solving
Physical Activity
Physical activity
Adequate sleep
Healthy nutrition
Prevention of illness
Intimacy
Meditatio
Prayer
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Time in
Reflection
nature
Leisure
During this uncertain time, it’s important to make sure that you are doing things that
re-charge or energize you
Find enjoyable activities that promote rest and relaxation and encourage creativity
Reading Knitting Crafts Time with a pet
Progressive muscle
Square breathing takes
relaxation takes about
Prioritize Self-Care and about 1 minute to do,
two minutes, and can
make it part of your and can be done in-
also be done in-
daily routine between other tasks
between other tasks
and activities
and activities
Grounding techniques are coping
strategies to help reconnect you with the
present and bring you out of a panic attack,
PTSD flashback, unwanted memory,
distressing emotion, or dissociation. They
help separate you from the distress of your
emotional state or situation.
The Butterfly Hug
● AFASS
○ Anxiety/Worry
○ Fear
○ Anger
○ Sadness
○ Self-esteem
Mobile Apps for Self-care
Calm Headspace Strides MyFitnessPa Grateful
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Apple and Android Apple and Android Apple Apple and Android Apple and Android
Self Care
Assessment
● https://www.therapistai
d.com/worksheets/self-
care-assessment.pdf
Questions??
Thanks!
Resources Aunt Bertha
• www.findhelp.org
• Type in your zip code, and the system
will have resources, including food,
shelter, health, etc.
2-1-1
• www.211.org
• OR dial 2-1-1
• www.wheretoturnindiana.org