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Self-Care for the Care-Giver
Counseling and Psychological Services
University Center, Ste 109
381-2574 [email protected]
http://www.utpa.edu/counseling
Why is Self-Care Important?
• Joys and Hazards of Work
• Prevent Burn-Out– Disillusionment, Disinterest, Fatigue– Can effect relationships, health, feelings of
self-worth, your academic and professional performance
• Maintain Professional/Academic and Personal Self with Self-Care
Adopt Your Mantra
• Cheerleading statements to help you during the tough times– I don’t complain, I train.– Just a bit further.– I can do this.– This is going to pass.– Breathe.– I can take care of this.– I’m never given more than I can handle.
Body’s Reaction to Stress
• Fight or Flight Response
• Adrenaline, heart
rate, breathing ↑
• Higher cognitive
functioning ↓
Deep Breathing Revisited
• 3 sec to inhale, pause, 3 sec to exhale
• Fill your stomach like a balloon
• Slightly smile, relax your face
• Imagine the anxiety wash over you like the waves of the ocean on the beach
Meditation while…
► Walking ► Cleaning ► Eating
Live a Balanced Life
Live a Balanced Life
• Family pressures– or, How to be
assertive with your time and keep the love of your family at the same time
Relax
• Gardening• Reading for
pleasure• Journaling• Arts and crafts• Exercise • Relaxation
exercises– Progressive muscle– Guided imagery
Sometimes simply relaxing is not enough…
• Depression• Anxiety Disorders• Substance Abuse• Learning Disorders• Eating Disorders• Relational Problems• Family Conflicts• Loss/Bereavement• Other Mental Health
Issues
Counseling and Psychological Services
University Center, Ste 109381-2574 [email protected]
http://www.utpa.edu/counseling
• Individual Counseling• Nursing Support Group
– Weekly beginning Tuesday, August 25 from Noon to 1:00 PM
call, e-mail, or walk-in for an individual appointment or to inquire about the support group