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Self-Care 101The BASICS

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Self-Care 101 Series

Physical Self-Care

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Self-Care 101Hello and Welcome!

❖ My name is Amanda Smith, LCSW ❖ I am a Therapist in North Carolina ❖ I specialize in Self-Care and Anxiety❖ I practice Cognitive Behavioral

Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy

❖ I believe that you are the expert of yourself and your healing.

Amanda Smith, MA, MSW, LCSW

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This webinar will focus on

Self-Care 101- The Basics

Defining Self-Care How to Identify your Self-Care Strengths

Types of Self-Care

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Name three things that bring you joy right now.

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Self-Care 101

● When you break it down, the word “self-care” means simply means taking care of yourself

● Self-care is something that we all practice each and every day

● Self-care is not one specific thing or activity

What is self-care?

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● Self-Care is on a spectrum● Acts of self-care can be large or

small● Self-care can be lavish or simple● Self-Care can be a treat● Self-Care can also be a routine● Self-Care can be expensive● Self-Care can also be totally free

What is self-care?

We take care of ourselves everyday

Self-Care 101

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How are you already practicing self-care?

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Self-Care 101

● Self-Care is not just about mental health.

● It is about all aspects of our self, health, and wellbeing.

● When we expand our definition of self-care, it opens up more opportunities for us to practice it.

Types of Self-Care

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Self-Care 101

● Emotional Health ………..Emotional Self-Care● Physical Health…………......Physical Self-Care ● Social Health………………....Social Self-Care● Spiritual Health …………….Spiritual Self-Care● Financial Health …………...Financial Self-Care● Intellectual Health…...…....Intellectual Self-Care● Occupational Health…....Occupational Self-Care● Nutritional Health ………….Nutritional Self-Care

Types of Self-Care

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In what areas would you like to increase your self-care?

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Self-Care 101

● We all have things that we do well● Build upon the things that work for you● Reflect and rely on past experiences● Focus on what’s best for YOU● Self-Care is not about pressuring

ourselves to be someone else● Being real with yourself will help you

make realistic and enjoyable goals.

Self-Care Strengths

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Self-Care 101

● What am I really good at? ● Whats my favorite thing about myself?● When I am upset, what usually helps? ● What would make the most sense for

me right now? ● Is there anything that would not help?● How have I taken care of myself in the

past?

Self-Care Strengths

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What are your self-care strengths?

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Self-Care 101

1. Be mindful of how you already take care of yourself2. Look for tiny ways to integrate self-care into your life3. Set a self-care intention for everyday 4. Create self-care moments5. Embrace self-care moments6. Say it out loud! “This is self-care”7. Find the things that bring you joy

and remember, you are the expert in yourself and your healing

How to make self-care a lifestyle

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How will you practice self-care in the week ahead?

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Self-Care 101 Series

Physical Self-Care

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