Southeast Valley High School partners with Unity Point Berry Hill Mental Health Services and Integrative Counseling Services to have a licensed mental health therapist come to our school every other week. If you feel like you or your student may be interested in this, please contact me, Mrs. Balk or Mrs. Ferry for more information.

Self Care Checklist

Taking care of yourself is an important part of being emotionally and mentally healthy.

Here are some ideas you can try for self-care:

• Take a walk outside

• Drink a glass of water

• Make yourself a meal that you enjoy

• Re-read one of your all-time favorite books

• Give someone a compliment – and then compliment yourself too

• Play with a pet

• Listen to a favorite music playlist

• Take a hot shower or bath

• It is okay to say no - give yourself permission to choose how you spend your time, resources or energy

• Think about 10 things you are thankful for

• A couple times a day spend a few minutes stretching and breathing deeply.

• Reach out to a trusted friend or family member

• Take a short break for coffee or tea

• Start on a project you have been wanting to begin for a while

• Watch your favorite movie

• Write yourself a letter about a few things that are bothering you - then throw it away

• Treat yourself to dinner

• Call us at Your Life Iowa

Original source: Self Care During the Holidays by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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