Self Care Basics
Name one specific self care practice often used as a form of self-care and resilience.
What is drumming, storytelling, spiritual baths, sound baths, yoga, breathwork, meditation, expressive journaling, dancing, listening to music, taking a walk, etc.?
This Creed and Black Panther star has said he went to therapy after filming Black Panther, describing the emotional toll of the role.
Who is Michael B. Jordan?
This character from Insecure stares at herself in the mirror to process her thoughts.
Who is Issa Dee?
In this Pixar film, a young girl’s emotions—Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust—help her navigate a tough move and teach us the importance of emotional balance.
What is Inside Out?
🎵 “I choose me, I’m sorry.”
Hint:
👉 A 2022 song about setting boundaries, choosing self-preservation over pressure to fix others or meet everyone’s expectations.
Who is Kendrick Lamar? (artist)
Mirror (song)
The kind of burnout you experience from caring for others that leads to the feeling of being emotionally depleted or detached from your work.
What is compassion fatigue?
This former First Lady of the U.S. said she uses journaling, therapy and walks as her go-to self-care and she wrote about it in her memoir, "Becoming."
Who is Michelle Obama?
In The Chi, this character begins therapy after surviving gun violence and navigating anxiety.
Who is Kevin?
In this movie, Will Smith portrays a father who never gives up on his dreams or his son, despite overwhelming challenges and homelessness.
What is The Pursuit of Happyness?
🎵 “Free your mind, and the rest will follow.”
Hint:
👉1992 song is a call to break down prejudices and embrace personal liberation.
Who are En Vogue? (artists)
“Free Your Mind” (song)
This hormone, often called the "stress hormone," increases when you neglect self-care.
What is cortisol?
This rapper and fashion mogul has spoken publicly about his bipolar diagnosis and therapy journey, even incorporating it into his lyrics.
Who is Kanye West?
Abbott Elementary’s Janine Teagues finally takes a break from her "fix-it" role to do what in Season 2?
What is go to a spa/relax with friends?
This 2006 film starring Keke Palmer shows a gifted girl who rises above poverty through spelling bees, mentorship, and emotional growth.
What is Akeelah and the Bee?
"I do my hair toss, check my nails / Baby how you feelin'? Feeling good as hell!"
Hint:
👉 this singer is known for promoting body positivity and self-love.
Who is Lizzo? (artist)
What is "Good as Hell" (song)
Often done in silence, this short daily practice helps slow your breathing, reduce anxiety, and center your mind?
What is mindfulness or meditation?
This Comedian and Girls Trip star was given a choice to either attend therapy or the Laugh Factory. She chose the latter, led her to stardom. She also turned to meditation and sound baths to support her mental health after experiencing homelessness.
Who is Tiffany Haddish?
Grey’s Anatomy’s Cristina Yang famously self-soothed by doing what with Meredith Grey?
What is dancing it out?
In what movie, based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire, did the character, Claireece Jones, begin therapy and literacy classes as a way to escape abuse, weight issues, and to reclaim her identity.
What is Precious?
"I'm tryna fight the stress that's in my life and make a better way"
Hint:
👉 a song about skateboarding as a metaphor for finding freedom and peace.
Who is Lupe Fiasco? (artist)
What is “Kick, Push”? (song)
This form of community healing is rooted in Indigenous and African traditions.
What is circle keeping (or healing circles)?
This meditation teacher, known for his history of addiction turned spiritual teacher, bringing mindfulness to the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers, helped NBA legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant develop mental focus and win big.
Who is George Mumford?
This animated show features a horse going to rehab to deal with depression and addiction.
What is BoJack Horseman?
In what movie did the young character, Chiron, find solace and self-expression through swimming and later, cooking—both forms of embodied healing - when grappling with his sexual identity.
What is Moonlight?
🎵 “I know I can / Be what I wanna be / If I work hard at it / I’ll be where I wanna be.”
Hint:
👉 This 2002 inspirational message to youth about believing in yourself.
Who is Nas? (artist)
“I Can" (song)