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Your Self-Care Isn’t Selfish

The Daily Shine

When life gets stressful, it can be hard to prioritize our wellbeing. Today, artist and storyteller Joy Ofodu takes over the Daily Shine and leads us through an affirmation journaling exercise to remind us that self-care isn't selfish.

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Brian and Natalie Vines: Strategies for Self-Care for Caregivers

Retired veteran Brian Vines is the fulltime caregiver for his Army veteran wife, Natalie Vines, who has TBI and PTSD. He knows that to be a good caregiver, he has to take time for himself whether that means a short break in the day or a meaningful reboot through retreats with other caregivers.

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Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others

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Inspiring, encouraging, comforting . . . this self-care guidebook gives readers practical, no-cost solutions for their problems with caregiver stress. Stories, professional advice, questionnaires, activities and discussion questions help guide readers on their caregiver journey.

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Self-Care for Caregivers: A Twelve Step Approach

Are you one of the growing number of people who serves as a caregiver for an aging or chronically ill friend or family member? If so, you probably struggle to meet both their special needs and still find time and resources for yourself. But now there is reason to take heart.

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Self-Care for Caregivers | Linda Ercoli | TEDxUCLA

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How to Manage Compassion Fatigue in Caregiving | Patricia Smith | TEDxSanJuanIsland

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Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being.

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