Self Care
Self-Care A-Z Blog
A Byrd’s Eye View of Self-Care: Sometimes It’s Okay—And, Actually Necessary—To Be “Selfish” and “Lazy”
Why isn’t it okay for me to take a few minutes out of my day and focus solely on myself? Or, be completely disinclined to exert myself for one hour? Why am I expected to be excessively or exclusively concerned with others and constantly in motion? Read more
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Self-Care A-Z: Maybe It's Me?
"Maybe it’s me" can be a painful insight. It’s critical that we don’t internalize it as blame and shame. Explored compassionately, this insight can be empowering. Read more
Daily Doses of Self-Care for September, Self-Care Awareness Month—2023
In celebration of the 7-year anniversary of the Self-Care A-Z blog and of September Self-Care Awareness Month, we invite you to deepen awareness and activation of self-care. Please use our daily-dose-of-self-care calendar for 2023. Read more
Photo credit: Image by HANSUAN FABREGAS from Pixabay.
Self-Care A-Z: Sharing Self-Care “Recipes”
Practicing self-care is akin to learning how to cook a life-menu that nurtures, fuels, pleasures, and satisfies. What is on your menu? Read more
The Book
Book Trailer: The A-to-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other Helping Professionals
Watch the book trailer for The A-to-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other Helping Professionals. Read more
Introducing...The A-to-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other Helping Professionals
Using an A-to-Z framework, the editors and contributors to this self-care handbook outline strategies for social workers/helping professionals to build a self-care plan with specific goals and ways to reach them realistically. Read more
