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If We Don’t Take Care of Ourselves, Who Will?

Objectives

Describe barriers and challenges in adolescent self-care Discuss the importance of self-care in adolescence Demonstrate self-care techniques for use at home and in the classroom

What is self-care?

Activities to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health Knowing who you are and your limits Taking time to pay attention to yourself Taking care of yourself through various activities Develop tools to develop resiliency Don’t confuse self-care with self-indulgence

Dimensions of Wellness

Illness-Wellness Continuum

Barriers and Challenges

Adolescents

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Academic Pressure

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College Applications

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Jobs

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Sports

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Family/Peer Issues

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Self- image/Self-esteem Issues

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Developing own identity and independence

Teachers

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Class Behavioral Issues

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Lack of resources

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Weakened physical and emotional health

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High levels of stress

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Parent-Teacher relationship

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Supporting students and co-workers with personal concerns

Importance

• f self-

care

Caring Compassion Develop healthy relationships Avoid burnout Maintain balance in personal and professional life

In-class Activities

Contemplative Practice

Yoga Mindfulness Meditation

Creativity

Plan lessons/activities that promote creativity and reflection

Include quiet time Movement

In-class activities

 Teach about socio-emotional

health

 CASEL Five Core Components-

Collaboration for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning.

1.

Self-awareness

2.

Relationship skills

3.

Responsible decision-making

4.

Self-management

5.

Social awareness

Other Self-Care techniques

What have you tried in the classroom What have you tried at home

Thank you!

Questions