Definitions
What is Self-Care?
a process of establishing behaviors to promote one's overall wellness
Use coping skills to remain calm and call your pharmacy to check for refills.
How do you participate in self care when you are busy?
Self care is not necessary for everyone
false
You need self care because something is wrong with you
Myth
What is a boundary?
an expectation and action you take to establish limits/rules/guidelines on how you are to be treated
You don't have any refills on your medications and you are out. What do you do?
Use your coping skills to remain calm and call your provider to see if they can help you get medications.
You make a mistake and feel negative feelings. What do you do to promote self care?
Self care is NOT one clear, defined thing
true
Self care is not necessary for everyone
Fact
What is delayed gratification?
resistance to the temptation of an immediate pleasure in the hope of obtaining a better outcome
Your treatment plan is expired and you are out of medications. What do you do?
What are some warning signs for when you should practice engaging in self care?
Depression, negative self image, guilt, helplessness
Self care is anything that soothes you
FALSE: there are unhealthy ways to practice self care
Self care does not have to cost money
FACT