SWK 4480 Pre-Practicum

The Pandemic has certainly opened our eyes to the need for self-care! Even our Code has been updated to include a section on Social Workers self-care. It’s about time we take a proactive approach to balancing the tough work that we do, with our own health and life stability. Keep in mind that self-care looks different for each of us. Some of us prefer a physical activity like running, taking a hike, going to the gym, etc. Some of us unwind with a good book, getting pampered at the spa, or just listening to our favorite music. Self-care doesn’t have to be a huge time or energy consumer! Sleep is also a very important part of self-care. Many of us struggle to get good sleep when our brains are full of all that we have to do. However you unplug, and unwind, just be sure you are doing it!! As school, work, and life get busy, it’s easy to push it off. However, I assure you that you will be more productive, happier, and more relaxed in all of these areas if you are practicing self-care!

Listen to this week’s podcast:

Creating a Nighttime Ritual

Creating a Nighttime Ritual Transcript

Drink the Stupid Water

Drink the Stupid Water Transcript

Answer the following questions:

1. What do you do for self-care?
2. How might you change your nighttime routine after listening to the podcast?
3. How much time per week do you spend engaged in self-care? Is it enough?