Physical Self Care
give an example of physical self care
Exercise/movement, healthy eating, sleep hygiene, physical hygiene, sexual health, medication compliance, stress management, attending medical/dental appointments.
What is emotional self care?
Identifying feelings, patterns of emotions, identifying stressors, setting boundaries, developing an outlet for emotional expression.
Having a supportive network or community of people to rely on for guidance and support.
Name one of the two treatments for depression discussed during Monday's group
What is therapy or medication?
Q: True or False: Spiritual self-care practices can look different for everyone.
A: TRUE! (spiritual practices are deeply personal)
Give two examples of physical self care you've done this week
Exercise/movement, healthy eating, sleep hygiene, physical hygiene, sexual health, medication compliance, stress management, attending medical/dental appointments.
Give an example of emotional self care you can practice at program
ask for support, meet with therapist, ask for coping skills reminders, practicing coping strategies
name 1 support system you have.
any
Name 3 symptoms of depression.
What is feeling sad, guilty, worthless or hopeless.
Feeling tired all the time, sleep troubles, isolating self etc.
Q: What is one way you've personally (or seen others) engage in spirituality?
A: Thinking about beliefs, talking about values, prayer, being part of spiritual community, family/cultural celebrations
Describe a healthy "self care" bedtime regimen
8 hours, no phone, relaxed mind
explain how you set boundaries and why
any
Who do you identify as your major support system?
Define depression.
What is a disorder that impacts people's mood and makes them feel sad and lonely a lot.
Q: Define spiritual self-care. Give an example of how you practice this personally
A: Spiritual self-care involves recognition of the values and beliefs that guide your life.
Why is eating part of physical self care? Give 2 examples of how you eat healthy
any
Why is "identifying feelings" part of emotional self care? How can it help you
Identifying feelings helps you improve awareness, sense of self, stability, and understanding
Name one way you can practice social self care while you are at program.
What is socialize with other group participants?
It is important not to make changes to this without talking to your doctor first.
What is medication?
Q: List 3 ways to practice spiritual self-care
A: Mindfulness, yoga, culturally-based spiritual practices, prayer, journaling
Name 4 examples of physical self care
Exercise, eating, sleep, washing hair, brushing teeth, going to doctors, taking vitamins
What is an outlet you use for "emotional expression"
journaling, going to therapy, music, writing songs
List a goal you have to increase your social self care.
On Wednesday's group, we talked about visualizing this specific place to cope with feelings of depression.
What is your "Happy Place?"
Q: What is 1 example of something that can impact your spiritual health?
A: Negative beliefs about self/other, limited access to spiritual community