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Self Care for ParentsHealthier Urban Families Outreach Program
Beverly Weathington, LMSW
Covid 19 –Unexpected
Changes
School Closings
Social Distancing
Employment Changes
Health and Safety Concerns
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With Little Preparation You Are
Parent
Teacher
CookEntertainer
Working from home
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Why Self Care is Especially Important
• More is being asked ofyou
• There are fewer social outlets
• You may be expecting too much of yourself
• Social distancing has resulted in being separated from support
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Self Care Especially
Important to Parents
Longer hours with children
Sudden expectation to teach
Children bored due to social distancing
More expenses while children are home
Parent may be working from home
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Self Care –Staying
Connected
Schedule time each day to text/call family/friendsSchedule
Plan weekly virtual meetings with family/friendsPlan
Start a Facebook group with other parentsStart
Send snapchats and videosSend
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Express Your
Thoughts
TRUSTED FAMILY MEMBER/FRIEND
CLERGY/PASTOR
COUNSELOR – PHONE AND VIRTUAL SESSIONS
ARE POSSIBLE
DIARY OR JOURNAL
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Time Out – Know Your Limits
•Music• Bath• Nap•Walk Away• Sit Quietly
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• Set a schedule • Develop a soothing
routine• No viewing news
before bed• Gradually but consistently
worktowards 8 hours
Sleep
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Move your Body
Find a physical outlet that you enjoy
Be creative – so many things can be done indoors
Start small
Be consistent
Slowly challenge yourself
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Self Care for Your Mind
Spirituality from home
Meditate
Yoga
Positive Affirmations
Practice Patience with Yourself
Acknowledge that this is new to all of us
Know that you are doing your best
Know that it is ok to ask for help
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If y ou have questions aboutself care or need support please contact:
Beverly Weathington, LMSW313 664-2526
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