Constructing a Self Care Plan SelfCare Avoiding Burnout

Constructing a Self Care Plan Self-Care = Avoiding Burnout ITDHH Conference March 4, 2016

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The Importance of Teacher Well-Being Link between teacher health and student benefit Professional growth and personal growth The teacher as a life-long learner

What is Well-Being/ Wellness? SAMHSA’s Wellness Initiative definition: –Purpose in life –Active involvement in satisfying work and play –Joyful relationships –A healthy body and living environment –Happiness

Definition of Health The most commonly quoted definition of health Formalized by the World Health Organization (WHO) over half a century ago “A complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. ”

PERMA Elements of Well-Being Martin Seligman’s book Flourish Five measurable elements to flourish in life ◦ Positive emotions ◦ Engagement ◦ Relationships ◦ Meaning and purpose ◦ Accomplishment https: //www. authentichappiness. sas. upenn. edu/learn/wellbeing

Blue Zones � Locations ◦ Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Loma Linda, California; Okinawa, Japan � Nine ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Lessons Move naturally Know your purpose Kick back Eat less meat Drink in moderation Have faith Power of love Stay social

Avoiding Burnout – Staying Fresh Personal health is a professional obligation Warning signs of burnout - Fatigue Negativity Aggressiveness Absenteeism Dietary problems Passivity - Insomnia Drug use Illness Negative attitude about students Guilt

Avoiding Burnout – Staying Fresh Strategies for staying fresh on the job - Commitment to education - Commitment to school - Collegial contact - Involvement - Hopeful outlook - Enthusiastic attitude

Breathing �Breathing exercises �Anxiety, stress management, calming �Smell the flower, blow out the candle �Progressive relaxation

Nurturing/Caring for the Various Aspects of the Educator’s Whole Person The Seven Selves Physical Emotional Social and familial Spiritual Working Aesthetic Intellectual

Physical Self

Physical Self �Exercise ◦ Cardio ◦ Strength ◦ Flexibility �Nutrition ◦ Eat the rainbow �Body care ◦ Hydrate (in and out) ◦ Floss

Emotional Self

Emotional Self �Self-monitor �Mindfulness your feelings �Self-acceptance

Social and Familial

Social and Familial �Relationships �Connections �Time �Social media (not too much!) �Celebrations

Spiritual Self

Spiritual Self �Contemplation �Meaning �Balance �Higher Power

Working Self

Working Self �Purpose �Three bricklayers �Ethical practices �Professional development

Aesthetic Self

Aesthetic Self �Appreciation �Museums �Nature of beauty

Intellectual Self

Intellectual Self �Curiosity �Books/Magazines �Culture �Travel �Education

Personal Care Plan Using the Seven Selves Model Area Physical Self Emotional Self Social and Familial Self Spiritual Self Working Self Aesthetic Self Intellectual Self My Plan

How Can I Use In the Classroom? � Language � Math � Other

Contact Information Cheri Sinnott, LCSW cheris@isrc. us www. isrc. us