1. Self-Care for the Care-Giver Counseling and Psychological Services University Center, Ste 109 381-2574 counseling@utpa.edu http://www.utpa.edu/counseling

2. Why is Self-Care Important? Joys and Hazards of Work Prevent Burn-Out –Disillusionment, Disinterest, Fatigue –Can effect relationships, health, feelings of self-worth, your academic and professional performance Maintain Professional/Academic and Personal Self with Self-Care

3. Adopt Your Mantra Cheerleading statements to help you during the tough times –I don’t complain, I train. –Just a bit further. –I can do this. –This is going to pass. –Breathe. –I can take care of this. –I’m never given more than I can handle.

4. Body’s Reaction to Stress Fight or Flight Response Adrenaline, heart rate, breathing ↑ Higher cognitive functioning ↓

5. Deep Breathing Revisited 3 sec to inhale, pause, 3 sec to exhale Fill your stomach like a balloon Slightly smile, relax your face Imagine the anxiety wash over you like the waves of the ocean on the beach

6. Meditation while… ► Walking ► Cleaning ► Eating

7. Live a Balanced Life

8. Family pressures –or, How to be assertive with your time and keep the love of your family at the same time

9. Relax Gardening Reading for pleasure Journaling Arts and crafts Exercise Relaxation exercises –Progressive muscle –Guided imagery

11. Sometimes simply relaxing is not enough… Depression Anxiety Disorders Substance Abuse Learning Disorders Eating Disorders Relational Problems Family Conflicts Loss/Bereavement Other Mental Health Issues

12. Counseling and Psychological Services University Center, Ste 109 381-2574 counseling@utpa.edu http://www.utpa.edu/counseling Individual Counseling Nursing Support Group –Weekly beginning Tuesday, August 25 from Noon to 1:00 PM call, e-mail, or walk-in for an individual appointment or to inquire about the support group