1.11 Self Care

Figure Self Care 1.11.1 – 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 Social  worker.  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.

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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.
  • Report back on your experience.
  • Create your own strategies, try new things

Figure 1.11.2 – Photo by Connor McSheffrey on Unsplash 

Attribution:

“Exploring Substance Use in Canada” by Julie Crouse

References

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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