Looking Glass Resources
What Self-Care Really Means: Our ED therapist, Kaela, looks at what self-care really means beyond what is typically associated with the term.
The Art of Self-Care: This Looking Glass blog outlines the importance of self-care and offers suggestions including connecting with nature, mindfulness/meditation, authenticity, and boundary setting.
The Role of Self-Care in Recovery: "Self-care is a really popular term right now in the wellness world and it feels like everywhere we turn we keep getting told that it’s the solution to most things. In reality, I stand behind self-care being a critical part of recovery. Not because a bath (or any other form of self-care) is the answer to your struggles, rather because learning to engage in a respectful and kind way towards yourself is what turns your relationship with yourself from destructive to healthy."
External Resources
Self-Care Starter Kit: A comprehensive guide to help you determine what your self-care needs are, and how to meet them effectively.
Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling by Katie Dalebout - This book is divided into 7 sections and provides journaling prompts and exercises on diverse topics including working through fear, creating change, dealing with stress, and finding presence.
9 Ways to Practice Self-Care for Your Mind: This article from Raw Beauty Talks, talks about the necessity of self-care and offers suggestions including talking to yourself like someone you love, keeping a gratitude journal, reading, finding time for silence, finding things to look forward to (and planning for them), prioritizing sleep, and setting boundaries (learning to say no).
Journaling is Not My “Thing” : Learn more about the use of journaling in recovery, including writing, using scrapbooking, or drawing as a method of processing your feelings.
From A Former Journaling Hater: How Journaling Increased My Happiness and Reduced My Anxiety: This article talks about the powerful practice of journaling as a form of self-care.
Self-Care While Helping A Friend: Read about the importance of taking care of yourself while supporting someone who is struggling. Suggestions include finding balance, setting boundaries, remembering your own needs, etc.