Physical Self-Care
Physical self-care
What is Caring for physical needs: Attending appointments, taking medication as prescribed, eating healthy and drinking water, getting exercise, practicing good hygiene, getting good sleep
Emotional self-care
What is Awareness and identification of feelings, allowing yourself to lean into your emotions in a way that supports and honors yourself and your feelings, and healthy/safe ways of managing emotions
Mental self-care
What is Doing things that keep your mind "sharp" and stimulated, keeping your mind fueled, learning, and healthy
Social self-care
What is Nurturing relationships with others, maintaining boundaries, and recognizing when you need a social "break"
Benefits of self-care
What are boosts in physical health, improvements to emotional health and self-esteem, improved ability to care for others, protection from getting overwhelmed, breaks from stress, improved relationships, protection from illness, increases in energy, improvements in managing stress, stimulated curiosity, etc.?
Good hygiene
What is bathing/showering regularly, washing your hands thoroughly, brushing your teeth and flossing daily, keeping nails/toenails trimmed, checking body for odors, changing into clean clothing/undergarments regularly, sleeping well
TRUE OR FALSE:
Journaling enhances feelings of happiness, reduces stress, clear your thoughts and feelings, and helps you understand yourself better.
TRUE!
Journaling helps control symptoms of mood by helping individuals prioritize their problems, fears, and concerns. It can help us all gain control of our emotions and improve our mental health.
TRUE OR FALSE:
It is not okay to make mistakes
FALSE!
No one is perfect, and as humans we make mistakes. When you don't do something as well as you hoped to, give yourself a break and acknowledge that your "best" is not a linear concept, but always changing
TRUE OR FALSE:
it is okay to say "No"
TRUE!
You do not have to do anything you're not comfortable with or anything you don't feel like doing. This applies to any sexual activity, but also simply hanging out with someone, or having a heavy conversation when you can't emotionally/mentally handle it at the given time.
A place on campus to work out, attend active classes such as zumba, cycling, etc. or attend sports events. Contains two gyms, an indoor track, and more
What is the Athletic and Wellness Center (AWC)?
Examples of physical activities
What are walking, running, hiking, going to the gym to workout, playing a sport, joining a physical activity class, and stretching
A mental or emotional state of well-being which can be defined by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.
What is happiness?
The state of being free from tension and anxiety.
What is relaxation?
a network of people who provide an individual with something practical or emotional, and encourage the individual to maintain health
What is a support system?
-Provides quality medical care in a compassionate environment.
-interacts with students in a manner that will teach them how to interact with the healthcare system in the future
-begins a dialogue with students on how to make healthy choices in life with regard to diet, exercise, sleep, relaxation, interpersonal relationships, tobacco use, alcohol use, drug use, and receiving immunizations.
What is the Health Center?
Maintaining a healthy diet
What is drinking lots of water, avoiding drinks high in sugar, avoiding foods high in sodium and/or added sugars, eating lots of fruits and vegetables, oils/fats, junk food/fast food being avoided or eaten in moderation, and balancing protein, starch, greens, etc in a meal
Emotional self-care activities
What is journaling, talking to a counselor, using affirmations/mantras, meditation, getting to know your emotional triggers, putting your needs over others' wants, setting and enforcing boundaries, practicing self-compassion, doing something you love every day, asking for help/taking a breaks, listening to calming/uplifting music, etc
Activities for mental self-care
What is listening to music, playing video games, reading a book for pleasure, writing, listening to a podcast, watching a documentary/movie/tv show, taking a nap, reflecting on things you're grateful for, drawing, coloring, painting, etc
Examples for healthy relationships/friendships
What is mutual respect, trust, open communication, boundaries, honesty, individuality/not being fully dependent on one another, controlled tempers, sympathy/empathy and compassion, problem solving, confidence, thinking fondly of each other, enjoying time together, support, equity
a program that provides drop-in access to one-on-one, informal conversations with PCC staff members at campus sites outside of the PCC offices. No appointment is necessary; "first-come, first served"
What is Let's Talk?
The importance of physical health
What is improved health, reduced risk of developing diseases, improved quality of life, improved strength of muscles and bones, increase in energy, improved confidence and interpersonal relationships, reduces spread of illness
Importance of emotional health
What is Control over feelings and behaviors, ability to cope with life's challenges, ability to keep problems in perspective and bounce back from setbacks, higher self-esteem, stronger/healthier relationships
Importance of mental health
What is impact on thoughts, feelings, and actions when coping with life, ability to cope with/manage change and uncertainty, ability to form and maintain healthy relationships, better quality of life, etc
Importance of social health
What is allowing yourself to build/maintain deep and healthy relationships with others, developing social skills, developing assertive skills, becoming comfortable with who you are, self-esteem, increased health benefits, enabling yourself to create/maintain boundaries, and encourages communication, trust, and conflict management
Provides SUNY New Paltz students with time-limited individual psychotherapy, group counseling, referrals, outreach programming and training, consultation, and crisis intervention.
What is the Psychological Counseling Center (PCC)