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Self-Care at Home
Self-Care at Home
Below you will find information and activities you can do at home! Remember self-care is essential today and EVERYDAY!
Self-Care During COVID-19
Self-Care During COVID-19
Connect with others. Share your concerns and how you are feeling with a friend or family member. Maintain healthy relationships and build a strong support system.
Take breaks. Make time to unwind and remind yourself that strong feelings will fade. Try taking in deep breaths. Try to do activities you usually enjoy.
Stay informed. When you feel that you are missing information, you may become more stressed or nervous. Watch, listen to, or read the news for updates from officials. Be aware that there may be rumors during a crisis, especially on social media. Always check your sources and turn to reliable sources of information like your local government authorities.
Avoid too much exposure to news. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories. It can be upsetting to hear about the crisis and see images repeatedly. Try to do enjoyable activities and return to normal life as much as possible and check for updates between breaks.
Seek help when needed. If distress impacts activities of your daily life for several days or weeks, talk to a clergy member, counselor, or doctor, or contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-985-5990. We are available to support you during these unprecedented times. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need support.
Self-Care Tips For Teens
Self-Care Tips For Teens
Fun Activities To Do!
Fun Activities To Do!
DIY Stress Balls
DIY Stress Balls
Looking for something fun to do?! Check out this YouTube video on how to make your own stress balls. Right now, can be super stressful with all the uncertainty. So, how about incorperating a stress ball in your toolkit of Coping Skills?!
Disney's Animation Academy!
Disney's Animation Academy!
If you know Miss Alex, you know she LOVES Disney! Fortunately, our friends at Disney's Animation Academy have created a Disney Parks, "How-To Draw Series." Check it out and draw your favorite character with your family!
Anxiety Coping Skills .pdfLet's Talk Coping Skills!
Let's Talk Coping Skills!
One of my favorite things about my job is helping students figure out how to cope (feel better) when things are not going well. I am attaching a coping skills worksheet that focuses on reducing feelings of anxiety. Check it out and practice some skills with your child/ren! Sending positivity your way today and always!
Sensory Bottles
Sensory Bottles
Looking for some fun crafts to do with your kiddos?! Sensory bottles are great tools for many, many things. I use them as a tool to help students calm down. Typically, I have them shake the bottle so it "feels like they do." I then ask them to mimic the bottle by moving around until they are calm and motionless like the items inside their bottle. Feel free to Google search or visit YouTube for other unique ways of using a sensory bottle. And remember... HAVE FUN!
Headspace
Headspace
School is stressful. Especially when your study group gossips more than they study. Learn to tune out the distractions and stay focused on your education through Headspace. Try this out for free! *Click on free trial
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