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Self-Care 101eMOTIONAL sELF-cARE
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Self-Care 101
● My name is Amanda Smith, LCSW ● I am a therapist in Wilmington, NC● I specialize in helping people
manage anxiety and build healthy Self-Care practices
● I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy
Amanda Smith, MA, MSW, LCSW
Hello and Welcome!
I believe that you are the expert in yourself and your healing. amandasmithlcsw.comAll slides from this series are available at
This webinar will focus on
Self-Care 101
What is emotional self-care?
How can I get these needs met using self-care?
What are my current emotional needs?
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Name three things that bring you joy right now.
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● When you break it down, the word “self-care” means simply means taking care of yourself
● Self-care is something that we all practice each and every day
● Self-care is not one specific thing or activity
What is self-care?
DEFINITION: Self-Care: Taking care of yourselfamandasmithlcsw.comAll slides from this series are available at
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● We all have things that we do well● Build upon the things that work for you● Reflect and rely on past experiences● Focus on what’s best for YOU● Self-Care is not about pressuring
ourselves to be someone else● Being real with yourself will help you
make realistic and enjoyable goals.
Self-Care Strengths
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What are your self-care strengths?
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Self-Care 101
● Emotional Self-Care is how we take care of our emotional needs
● Activities or products that can be used to relieve emotional stress and fatigue.
● Once we identify our emotional needs, we can determine what we need to do to take care of them.
What is emotional self-care?
DEFINITION: Emotional Self-Care: Taking care of your emotions
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● Emotional needs are based on our personal experiences and current state of mind.
● Can be shaped by past trauma and/or negative self-talk
● We can get our emotional needs met by ourselves and by others.
What are my emotional needs?
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Things I need from myself:
● Support● Love ● Openness● Compassion● Encouragement● Inspiration ● Motivation
What are my emotional needs?Things I need from others:
● Support● Love ● Openness● Compassion● Encouragement● Inspiration ● Motivation
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Common barriers to getting our emotional needs met:
● Inability to control others ● Negative self-talk/core beliefs● Patterns of learned behavior● Low self-esteem ● Self-sabotage and self-shame
What are my emotional needs?
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What are your current emotional needs?
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● Self-Care can help!● What do you need to do to help
nurture your needs? ● How can you incorporate this into
you daily life? ● What has helped you get your
emotional needs met in the past? ● What do you need to do take care
of yourself?
How can I get my emotional needs met?
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Ideas for emotional self-care:
● Talking to your therapist● Talking with friends and family ● Journaling your feelings● Allowing yourself to take a break● Doing things that bring you joy ● Focusing on something positive ● Setting healthy boundaries
How can I get my emotional needs met?
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Self-Care 101How can I get my emotional needs met?
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Boundaries as Emotional Self-Care
● Scheduling “Me Time” ● Saying “No” to unnecessary requests● Saying “No” to things that don’t serve
you well● Prioritizing your goals and interests● Allowing yourself control of your time● Allowing time, energy, and resources
needed for adequate self-care
How will you practice emotional self-care?
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Self-Care 101
1. Be mindful of how you already take care of yourself2. Look for tiny ways to integrate self-care into your life3. Set a self-care intention for everyday 4. Create self-care moments5. Embrace self-care moments6. Say it out loud! “This is self-care”7. Find the things that bring you joy
and remember, you are the expert in yourself and your healing
How to make self-care a lifestyle
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Self-Care 101 Series
Physical Self-Care
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