1.6 Self-Care

Figure 2.10.1 – Self Care – Photo by Kaylee Garrett on Unsplash

Each chapter has a self-care section because taking care of oneself is an important part of being an effective Professional.  In this self-care section we will be exploring strategies for coping while working in the field of substance use and living in the world of the Covid pandemic.  Please take a moment to review the document below and try one of the strategies suggested.  Reflect back on your experience.

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Please take a moment to review the Health-Care Providers Infographic  by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use & Addiction.

  • Try one of the strategies suggested.
  • Share with someone your experience.
Figure 1.10.2 – Photo by Connor McSheffrey on Unsplash
Attribution

“Exploring Substance Use in Canada” by Julie Crouse is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 with minor revisions for clarity and ease of use.

Reference:

Canadian Centre on Substance Use & Addiction. (2020). Managing stress anxiety and stress during Covid-19.  https://www.ccsa.ca/sites/default/files/2020-04/CCSA-COVID-19-Stress-Anxiety-and-Substance-Use-Health-Care-Providers-Infographic-2020-en.pdf

 

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