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Self-Care 101 The Self-Care Moment All slides from this series are available at amandasmithlcsw.com Presented by Amanda Smith, LCSW
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Self-Care 101The Self-Care Moment
All slides from this series are available at amandasmithlcsw.com
Presented by Amanda Smith, LCSW
Self-Care 101
● My name is Amanda Smith, LCSW ● I am a therapist in Wilmington, NC● I specialize in helping people
manage anxiety and build healthy Self-Care practices
● I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy
Amanda Smith, MA, MSW, LCSW
Hello and Welcome!
I believe that you are the expert in yourself and your healing. amandasmithlcsw.comAll slides from this series are available at
This session will focus on...
Self-Care 101
What is a Self-Care Moment?
How to create more Self-Care Moments
Finding the hidden Self-Care Moments
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Name three things that bring you joy right now.
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Self-Care 101
● When you break it down, the word “self-care” means simply means taking care of yourself
● Self-care is something that we all practice each and every day
● Self-care is not one specific thing or activity
What is self-care?
DEFINITION: Self-Care: Taking care of yourselfamandasmithlcsw.comAll slides from this series are available at
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● Emotional Health ………..Emotional Self-Care● Physical Health…………......Physical Self-Care ● Social Health………………....Social Self-Care● Spiritual Health …………….Spiritual Self-Care● Financial Health …………...Financial Self-Care● Intellectual Health…...…....Intellectual Self-Care● Occupational Health…....Occupational Self-Care● Nutritional Health ………….Nutritional Self-Care
Types of Self-Care
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● We all have things that we do well● Build upon the things that work for you● Reflect and rely on past experiences● Focus on what’s best for YOU● Self-Care is not about pressuring
ourselves to be someone else● Being real with yourself will help you
make realistic and enjoyable goals.
Self-Care Strengths
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What are your self-care strengths?
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Self-Care 101What is a Self-Care Moment?
★ Small, simple self-care ★ Unexpected★ Usually unplanned ★ Mindful experience★ Intentional Pause ★ Creates a memory
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Self-Care 101Examples of Self-Care Moments
★ Being on time ★ Prioritizing★ Choosing health ★ Setting boundaries★ Saying “No”★ Saying “Yes”
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What’s your favorite self-care moment?
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Self-Care 101Finding Hidden Self-Care Moments
★ Self-Care is all around us★ We practice self-care daily★ Bring it back to basics ★ Break the monotony ★ Look for the simple things★ Stop and smell the roses
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Self-Care 101Examples of Hidden Self-Care Moments
★ Morning coffee/stretches★ Structuring your day★ Personal hygiene routines★ Taking breaks/resting★ Spending time with friends★ Spending time with pets
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What are some of your hidden self-care
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Self-Care 101Creating Self-Care Moments
★ Be intentional in everything★ Integrate self-care everyday★ Practice self-care everywhere ★ Treat yourself★ (at least like you treat others)★ Keep it short, sweet, and simple
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Self-Care 101Examples of Creating Self-Care Moments
★ Using your favorite mug★ Writing with a nice pen ★ Decorating your workspace ★ Only wearing clothes you love★ Using nice bath products ★ Fresh clean sheets at night
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How can you create some self-care moments
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Self-Care 101Making Self-Care a Lifestyle
1. Attending to your current emotional, physical, and interpersonal needs
2. Doing things that fit your personality and interests
3. Identifying and enhancing your already established self-care practices
4. Being intentional with your daily self-care
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Self-Care 101Making Self-Care a Lifestyle
❖ Self-care shouldn’t add stress to our lives❖ It doesn’t have to be an extravagant
experience- keep it simple❖ Find ways to incorporate self-care into
your daily life❖ Always be on the lookout for opportunities
to practice simple self-care ❖ Learn to recognize the self-care aspects
of things you already do.
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How will you use this experience to improve
your self-care practices?
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Self-Care 101 Series
Physical Self-Care
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