Self-Care for Stressful Times

Self-care Tips

• Remember social distancing is only about physical distancing.

• Connect with supports

• Call, video, chat, engage on social media

• Leave no love unsaid

Taking Care of Ourselves

• Control What You Can

• Establish routines

• Meal and Sleep schedules

• Seek out positive experiences

• Discover new, meaningful hobbies

• Exercise

• Practice Gratitude

• Avoid avoidance of feelings!

Anticipatory Grief Coping

• Strike a Balance

• Anticipatory grief helps us prepare for loss, BUT . . .

• “We don’t want to attend anyone’s funeral early” – David Kessler

• Focus on the Present

• Regretting the past and fearing the future makes us feel helpless

• Attend to the present moment, and make the best of it

• Build Tolerance for Uncertainty

• We cannot predict the future

• Coping Skills Worksheet

• Healthy vs Unhealthy Coping Strategies

• Gratitude Letter  

• Positive Psychology Prompt Cards

• Progressive Muscule Relaxation Script

• Relaxation Techniques

• Self-Care Tips

• Stress Exploration Worksheet

• Worry Coping Cards

• Tips for Better Sleep 

• Self-Compassion