Self-Care: Bigger Than Thyself (1.5HR)
Self-Care: Bigger Than Thyself (1.5HR)
Self-care is important for mental health professionals because it can help reduce stress, improve mood, and increase resilience. Self-care practices can include exercise, healthy eating, and mindfulness. Research suggests that self-care can lead to increased confidence, creativity, and productivity. It can also help people make better decisions and build stronger relationships. Yet, self-care has almost become an antiquated term, used up. It isn’t about bubble baths. It’s necessary to come up with your own language and your own safety plan. How will you plan to stay in this work for the long game? How will you take care of yourself today, tomorrow, for the future? What can you do today that tomorrow you can be proud of? Let’s discuss components of building your community and developing a plan that extends beyond cliched tips.
Objectives:
Compare and contrast the difference between self-care and self-soothing strategies.
Design a personal self-care plan.
Identify effective strategies for building community to sustain the self-care plan.
Instructor: Clara Sainte, LCSW, LSCSW
