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Self Care
Self care is not selfish.
It's not about luxurious spa days or expensive shopping trips.
It's taking time out to give yourself the same care and consideration that you would offer a loved one - especially during times of pain, trauma or recovery.
This space is here to help facilitate that and hopefully help to support your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Whatever works, and not everything will - hopefully you will be able to return to it again and again whenever you need to rest, reconnect or simply just breathe.
Use these free resources in whatever way feels right, whenever you need to.
Online Resources
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This is a short, practical and compassionate video from Dr Angie Holzer which explores different ways to self-sooth and regulate your emotions. https://youtu.be/Yjwkgbjxyv8?feature=shared
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If you are struggling to settle on an evening, Jason Stephenson has a series of sleep meditation episodes designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply and relax.
Check him out on https://youtu.be/xfu53oGe3I0?feature=shared
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Guy Winch talks about emotional first aid in this short Ted Talk. We all look after our physical bodies, but why do we not take the same care with our mental health?
Check out his talk on Tedx https://www.ted.com/talks/guy_winch_why_we_all_need_to_practice_emotional_first_aid?
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Caroline Strawson talks about self-care after narcissistic abuse and how important it is to the healing process in this eye-opening podcast episode. You can listen to her at https://open.spotify.com/episode/
Guides for self care
There is no right or wrong way to practice self care, and not everything will work. Just start with what feels right and work through at your own pace.
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Relaxation & Self-Soothing - A Beginners Guide
Techniques for calming the nervous system.
Simple tools: warm drinks, scent, music, texture
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Breath & Grounding Practices - A Beginners Guide
Breathing exercises
Grounding through your senses
Body-based calm
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Rest, Sleep & Rhythm - A Beginners Guide
Sleep hygiene
Rest without guilt
Creating peaceful rituals
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Gentle Movement & Mindful Moments - A Beginners Guide
Stretching, walking, rocking
Mindfulness in daily activities
Slowing down without stopping
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Nourishment & Domestic Care - A Beginners Guide
Eating and drinking regularly
Tending to your environment
Gentle routines for feeling safe at home
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Emotional Self-Care - A Beginners Guide
Making space for grief, anger and numbness
Self-validation exercises
Inner dialogue shifts
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Digital Boundaries & Peaceful Places - A Beginners Guide
Screen limits
Creating offline space
Imagining or building places of peace (real or visulisation)
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Support & Connection - A Beginners Guide
Asking for help
Safe people and backup plans
Scripts or words for reaching out.
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