Self Care Assessment
Self Care Assessment: Think about how frequently, or how well, you are performing different self-care activities. The goal of this assessment is to help you learn about your self-care needs by spotting patterns and recognizing areas of your life that need more attention. There are no right or wrong answers. There may be activities that you have no interest in, and other activities may not be included. This list is not comprehensive, but serves as a starting point for thinking about your self-care needs.
Self Care Reflection
Next Steps:
- Reflect on your Self Care Assessment "scores."
- Choose one of the five self care categories (physical, psychological/emotional, social, spiritual, professional) that you would like to further develop.
- Set a goal for the the next 4 weeks to increase your health in the selected category. Add a daily reminder for yourself (device alarm, sticky note on the mirror, calendar check list, etc.).
Self Care Submission
Complete the Self Care Google Form to share your plan. You may share in details or opt for confidentiality. Once completed, watch your box for a small self-care goody. Submissions due by Friday, May 14th. Happy reflecting and self-caring! :)
Digital Springtime Mindfulness
Spring Feelings
Spring Break Mindful Thoughts Journal
When Sadness is at Your Door
Sadness can be scary and confusing at any age! When we feel sad, especially for long periods of time, it can seem as if the sadness is a part of who we are--an overwhelming, invisible, and scary sensation. This book approaches this feeling as if it is a visitor. The author gives it a shape and a face, and encourages the reader to give it a name, all of which helps to demystify it and distinguish it from ourselves. She suggests activities to do with it, like sitting quietly, drawing, and going outside for a walk. The beauty of this approach is in the respect the book has for the feeling, and the absence of a narrative that encourages the reader to "get over" it or indicates that it's "bad," both of which are anxiety-producing notions.
Saying Goodbye to Lulu
A young girl and her lovable dog, Lulu, are the best of friends. They play games together, explore their neighborhood, and even cuddle up to read bedtime stories each night. Lulu is the best dog a girl could ever hope for, but when she grows older and gradually becomes weak, the little girl must face the sad possibility of losing her dear friend, and inevitably, cope with the death of her canine companion. Though she is deeply saddened by Lulu's passing and misses her very much, over time the little girl discovers that the sweet memory of her beloved Lulu will live on forever... in her heart.
Life Without Nico
Maia and Nico are best friends. They never get tired of playing together. Unexpectedly, though, Nico and his family have to move far away for a while. Maia is devastated. Now time passes slowly, and the emptiness is with Maia everywhere she goes. She makes her way through the dark days, bored and alone. But, slowly, things begin to change, and Maia meets an unexpected companion. She makes a new friend. She even discovers a new passion. Her life has become so happy and full, in fact, that she worries there will no longer be enough room for Nico. Of course, when he returns, she discovers there is. As Maia learns, there is always space in your heart for friendship.
Kelly Matlock
Town Center Elementary School Counselor
Email: kmatlock@coppellisd.com
Website: www.coppellisd.com/tce
Location: 185 North Heartz Road, Coppell, TX, USA
Phone: 214-496-7800
Twitter: @TCE_Counselor