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Self Care and Calming Strategies
Blog Posts
Getting Your Daily Dose of Vitamin "V"
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5 Self-Care Practices for Every Area of Your Life
"Self-care isn't just about finding ways to relax. It's about taking care of yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually." This article discusses 5 areas you should look at in order to improve self-care practices and helps you get started with ideas of how to move toward better self-care. [article]
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Excellent resources on creating a self-care plan, including a link to an assessment to help you recognize what you are already doing and look for areas where you might be imbalanced. [article and assessments]
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More information on creating a self-care plan specific to your needs. [article]
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Guided Relaxation Videos
Visit the YouTube channel for Anchor of Hope Counseling LLC to find playlists of calming meditative music and images, guided relaxation videos, and easy guided movement to calm your brain and body.
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Self-Care for Caregivers
How to Practice Self-Care as a New Mom. [article]
Elder Caregiver Resources from the Central Plains Area Agency on Aging [website]
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Faith-Based Resources
Learning to Rest on the You've Heard it Said Podcast by Life.Church [podcast]
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"Work + rest accomplishes more than work alone" and increases efficiency
A Word About Online Resources
My hope is to share resources here that are useful. Although I do my best to keep information current, it is possible for links to become outdated or for material to change. A link is not an endorsement of a particular person or organization, nor do I receive any incentives from them.
Keep in mind that these resources are not specific to your situation and therefore are not therapy or a substitute for mental health services. Please consult your therapist, physician, or other professional support for advice that is specific to you, and call your local 24-hour helpline (988) if you are in crisis.