The beginning of a new year brings excitement, happiness, and energy, especially when we set intentions about what is to come. The question is, how can we not just set these well-intended goals but keep up with them to make them a reality. Here are 4 easy and fun steps that might help:
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The holidays are officially over, and now is the time of the year when we reflect, plan ahead and set intentions for the year to come. The new year can bring more energy, motivation and put things into motion; it's a great time to remember that you can ALWAYS treat yourself as you would treat your best friend - with the same kindness and understanding.
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The holidays are here, and we are all looking forward to some downtime, time off from work, gathering with friends and family, gift-sharing, etc.
And speaking of gifts, don't forget about yourself! This can be such a great time to recharge our batteries and take some time to go inwards and think about how you can take care of YOURSELF with some self-compassion.
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As speech-language pathologists, we are lucky to work in a professional field that offers a unique blend of opportunities (professional growth, flexibility, and personal satisfaction, to name a few) and enables us to impact lives every day positively.
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Self-compassion: the missing piece to self-care (plus a FREEBIE to improve your self-care practice).
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Taking care of yourself may seem more difficult now than ever. The lines between work, school, and play have become blurred for many of us. Suffice to say, you may feel stressed or overwhelmed - but know that taking care of yourself is necessary so that you are equipped to help your family and your community through this time.
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As therapists and educators, we want to be strong, positive role models for our students. But how do we manage this when life is so uncertain and difficult?
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This is Part 2 of this blog series. Were you able to give the first 3 well-being practices a go? How were they? What did you find helpful, and where are there still gaps in what you need? This second portion of the blog series will hopefully provide some additional practices to further nurture your resilience, sense of calm, and capacity for connection, so you can best show up for the clients and families you serve.
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!’m Dr. Katie Raher, a part-time School Psychologist and part-time Education Consultant who specializes in educator well-being and social and emotional learning. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Communication Works, with their constant dedication to the well-being of their Speech-Language Pathologists, asked me to facilitate a support call for their team.
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Rest and Recharge Kids may be first in line to celebrate spring break, but don’t underestimate its value to therapists and teachers. Of course we all enjoy a respite from daily demands, but the benefits are even more far reaching. Taking time away from the tasks and structure of a job gives your mind a…
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Setting Priorities Now that we’re launched into the New Year, how are you doing with setting priorities, new intentions, and habits? Have you found ways to prioritize your own care while striving to help others? Have you pinpointed any changes you’d like to make at work or at home? Are you utilizing your 20/20 vision…
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We hope your Thanksgiving was filled with positive connection to family, friends, and colleagues. For some, however, holiday gatherings are not always fulfilling when it comes to connecting with others. To improve your own experience during the holidays, take a minute to reflect on past experiences to determine your desires moving forward. Then, consider focusing…
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During a recent yoga class, the instructors, Malia Hill and Nichole Harrow, gathered a group to help us enter the holidays with grace and contentment. It’s a tall order given the many stresses and commitments that tend to arise this time of year. But I found the exercise extremely helpful. Each of us looked deeply…
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