TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF
DESCRIPTION:
Recording dates: January 22, 2020 and May 12, 2021
You can’t pour from an empty cup. Taking care of yourself means filling your cup so can be there for your family without running on empty. This session explores:
- stress and what it means
- balancing time spent on helpful vs. unhelpful things
- making yourself a priority
- creative self-care ideas
- making positive changes
- and more!
Taking care of yourself can help you become a more calm and confident person and parent/caregiver!
Presented by:
Related resources:
- Handout of presentation slides (pdf document - 2MB)
- Big White Wall - online mental health support
- PCMH - peer support and information for families (anyone caring for a child or youth)
- BounceBack Ontario (CMHA)
- Understood - resources and information on development and learning
- Dan Siegel's "Name It To Tame It" (video)
- Jennifer Kolari's "The CALM Technique" (video)
- Community Education Service - browse and register for free local courses and workshops for children, youth or families
- McMaster Children's Hospital - Child and Youth Mental Health Program
- McMaster Children's Hospital - Family Resource Centre
