Self-Care Wiki              

 

 

 

 

“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” – Mandy Hale (Cori Pomroy & Kathleen

 Beauregard)

 

Summary:

 

In the wiki there are many themes to be explored one of which located in many of the resources are techniques used for the practice of self-care. There are many different situations, and examples of where one can practice self-care, and these resources mention many different ways to do so. There is a particular website on self-care located in the wiki that is a self-care starter kit and provide many links to explore and become educated about the topic and how to practice. Also, another theme discussed is self-care in relation to childhood obesity and how these two subjects can correlate with the promotional use of self-care to prevent and upturn childhood obesity for enhancement in the quality of life.  There is also a book listed in the wiki, “The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing,” that allows the reader to experience practicing self-care in a different culture. By bringing another culture into the wiki setting provides an example how important, and universal self-care really is. I believe one can take many different, life changing skills needed to live a healthier life: over all this wiki is much to admire and has potential to promote health care in one’s life, enjoy! (Cori Pomroy)

 

 

Media:                                                                                                    

 

Self Care for the Caregiver (Kathleen Beauregard)

In this video Patrick Toal and Nicole Bruno discuss how caregivers are susceptible to needing self care. They speak about the need for self care to prevent burnout and the common  thought process a caregiver has when neglecting their self care. This is a wonderful video for people who do too much and suffer depression and guilt among other things.

http://vimeo.com/40786142 (13:47 Minutes)

 

Self-care: How better self-care can decrease depression and anxiety.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QizBtDfcQFU (3:21 Minutes)

This video presents how the practice of self-care can affect and benefit every individual. It also gives brief examples of how to do so. (Cori Pomroy)

 

Self Care: What doctors do

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-DtoZdKlrU (6:06 Minutes)

Above is a video where you become aware of what you can do to practice self-care and view first hand experience of what some doctors do with demanding schedules to allow time for self-care and what they like to do. (Cori Pomroy) 

 

Self Care for Success: Stress Reduction Techniques                                          

http://videos.med.wisc.edu/videos/1288  (43:06 Minutes)

This is a very interactive lecture from an instructor that explains self-care and gives techniques and examples oh how to practice it. Also presenting a logical, scientific background of stress and self-care. I highly recommend watching this video for further knowledge. (Cori Pomroy)

 

                                                      References(Cori Pomroy)

Self Care for Success: Stress Reduction Techniques - SMPH Video Library [Video file]. (2008, February 20). Retrieved            from  http://videos.med.wisc.edu/videos/1288

 

Self Care: What doctors do [Video file]. (2013, April 19). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-DtoZdKlrU

 

Self-care: How better self-care can decrease depression and anxiety [Video file]. (2013, October 23). Retrieved            from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QizBtDfcQFU

 

Articles:

 

Compassion fatigue: Psychotherapists' chronic lack of self care (Kathleen Beauregard)

CR Figley - Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2002 - Wiley Online Library

This journal article informs us of the extreme circumstances involving healthcare professionals and how they easily get burned out. The information speaks mostly about psychotherapist's but it related to all healthcare professionals involved in bedside care or therapies. 

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jclp.10090/pdf 

 

The Sane Way to Beat Anxiety and Depression

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/sane-way-beat-anxiety-and-depression

This article is from The Dr. Oz Show website by, Daniel G. Amen MD, it talks about anxiety and depression and how medication is not always the answer and to look at things such as diet, exercise, and therapist for improvement in anxiety and depression, which directly correlates to self care. (Cori Pomroy)

 

Obesity in Children Health

http://www.onhealth.com/obesity_in_children_health/page4.htm

The article listed above is written by, Robert Ferry Jr., MD.  The topic about self-care in children related to childhood obesity is a growing topic in the United States and this article gives basic guidelines regarding how to implement diet and exercise into your child’s daily life to practice proper self-care and to be healthy. (Cori Pomroy)

 

Mindfulness, Self-Care, and Wellness in Social Work: Effects of Contemplative Training

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15426432.2011.587384#.U9r_l4BdXLg  

In this article is a study done on the practice of self-care, mindfulness, and wellness and the benefits of these practices. I particularly like this article because it defines each major point uniquely and I believe they are good to understand in different perspectives. (Cori Pomroy)

 

References (Cori Pomroy)

Amen, D. G. (2013, February 4). The Sane Way to Beat Anxiety and Depression | The Dr. Oz Show. Retrieved from                 http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/sane-way-beat-anxiety-and-depression

 

Ferry, R. (n.d.). Childhood Obesity Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Childhood Obesity Treatment - OnHealth. Retrieved from                       http://www.onhealth.com/obesity_in_children_health/page4.htm

 

McGarrigle, T., & Walsh, C. A. (2011, August 5). Taylor & Francis Online :: Mindfulness, Self-Care, and Wellness in Social Work: Effects of                    Contemplative Training - Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought - Volume 30, Issue 3. Retrieved                             fromhttp://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15426432.2011.587384#.U9r_z4BdXLh

 

Books:

 

Self-Care for the Self-Aware: A Guide for Highly Sensitive People, Empaths, Intuitives, and Healers    

by Dave Markowitz August 2013 (Kathleen Beauregard)

This book address different ways we are self aware and the variable needs people may have. Many of us are overly empathic, and many are extra sensitive to certain foods, medicines, situations, and people. This book tailors specific needs according to energetic sensitivities like lacking self care that resulted in pain, unhappiness, and other disease. It's a good guide to learn a more individualized form of self care. 

 

Take Care of yourself, The Complete Illustrated Guide to Medical Self-Care

 http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=do_52Z8Gk1cC&oi=fnd&pg=PR5&dq=taking+care+of+yourself&ots=MMkuOIg0D8&sig=7WngrPNGuD9CFNzdtkyKR0UMJ4I#v=onepage&q=taking%20care%20of%20yourself&f=false

Donald M. Vickery, M.D., and James F. Fries, M.D wrote the book listed above. It is a great book because it covers a wide range of topic correlated with self-care, such as, diet and nutrition, injuries, home pharmacy, and emergencies. (Cori Pomroy)

 

The Complete Book of Chinese Health and Healing

Daniel Reid wrote this book, there is no link to this book because it has been mine that I purchased years ago when I was struggling with depression and anxiety.  This book covers a large range of self care topics such as, sources of energies, energy control, emotions, nutrition, spirit, meditation, traditional remedies, longevity, clarity, and food recipes. It is a large book, but I recommend reviewing it, it provides examples of how to practice each topic and is highly beneficial when learning how to practice self-care. (Cori Pomroy)

 

Audiobook : The Mindful Way through Depression - by J. Mark G. Williams [ Full ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raBlERzb_S4   (5:14:56 Hours)

This is a very informative book about Connections in the brain that may trigger depression and how cognitive therapy, and antidepressants help in certain ways. In this book they are trying to find the underlying cause to be able to treat the individual before they become ill with depression.  It is important to be aware you are depressed, and there are many examples to learn how to control negative talk that lead to depression and practice becoming mentally healthier. (Cori Pomroy)

 

                                                     References(Cori Pomroy)

          Reid, D. P. (1994). The complete book of Chinese health and healing: Guarding the three treasures. Boston: Shambhala.

 

          Vickery, D. M., & Fries, J. F. (2005). Take care of yourself: The complete illustrated guide to medical self-care. Cambridge,

                    MA: Da Capo Life Long.

 

          Williams, J. M., & Kabat-Zinn, J. (2007). The mindful way through depression: Freeing yourself from chronic unhappiness.

                    New York: Guilford Press.

 

 

Websites: 

 

Self-Care Starter Kit 

http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/resources/self-care-starter-kit.html.

The website listed above is by far on of my most favorite items listed on the wiki, it is interesting and informative to explore. (Cori Pomroy)

 

The Self Compassion Project

http://theselfcompassionproject.com/2013/06/03/80-self-care-ideas/ 

This website shares creative ideas, and activities one can use to incorporate self-care in their daily life. (Cori Pomroy)   

 

Seven Types of Self-Care Activities for Coping with Stress

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/shyness-is-nice/201403/seven-types-self-care-activities-coping-stress 

The third website gives the audience a brief overview of the benefits of self-care, and how an individual can improve their practices of self-care, and what each practice can represent, such as, sensory, physical, and social practices, to result in a total of seven separate ares of practices. (Cori Pomroy)

 

References (Cori Pomroy)

 

Butler, L. D., Rinfrette, E. S., & Reiser, S. (n.d.). Self-Care Starter Kit - University at Buffalo School of Social Work. Retrieved                from http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/resources/self-care-starter-kit.html

 

Markway, G., & Markway, B. (2014, March 16). Seven Types of Self-Care Activities for Coping with Stress | Psychology Today. Retrieved            from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/shyness-is-nice/201403/seven-types-self-care-activities-coping-stress

 

Markway, B. (2013, June 3). 80+ Self-Care Ideas | The Self-Compassion Project. Retrieved            from http://theselfcompassionproject.com/2013/06/03/80-self-care-ideas/

 

Original Creation:

 

PowerPoint:

Self-Care.pptx

Please enjoy the powerpoint above that provides examples and information about self-care. (Cori Pomroy)

Summary on the Practice of Bodywork

Dawn Carley

Personal

       I chose bodywork for one of my transformational change practices. I thought it would be a good practice for me to learn how to relax, taking on the physical and mental benefits of this practice by using deep breathing exercises and stretching in yoga, therapeutic massage to manipulate the body and promote health by using reflexology and massage. I wanted to experience a deep sense of relaxation and learn how to put into practice a greater connection of my mind, body and spirit. I enjoyed taking on the challenge of being able to learn something new by being healthy, actively stimulating my mind and body to be able to extend as well as improve my quality of life.

 

Professional 

      There are many different applications for bodywork for example, yoga, Tai Chi, massage therapy, acupuncture, aerobics and chiropractic manipulation. By using the techniques of bodywork you can restore health and balance to entire body to promote a better sense of well-being. Using bodywork you will be able to give relief to your pain, whether it is chronic or acute and be able to improve your daily function as well.

 

Lesson learned

      When I first began the practice I was unable to clear my mind and get my body to relax. I have learned to incorporate new habits of change by being able to practice yoga and learning the techniques of breathing along with semi-meditation and putting my mind and body as one. I learned how to focus my thoughts and energy so I was able to relax while increasing my positive thoughts and self acceptance. I am grateful for having the opportunity to choose bodywork so I am able to effectively incorporate this transformational change into my life. I will continue to use this practice in my life so I am able to improve my quality of health and life. (Dawn Carley)