We’ve been talking about self-care. Or in other words, the ways in which we take care of our own needs rather than expecting others to do it for us. In my last post, I discussed the first part of a recipe for self-care: setting healthy boundaries. This was the first part of my 3-part recipe for self-care. The second part of my ... Continue Reading
Self-Care: What Is It? + Why Is It So Important?
As a therapist who works closely with moms raising kids with disabilities, my main focus is how well people are taking care of themselves. Recently a mom asked me what I meant by the term “self-care” so I decided to address this in a blog post of it’s very own. When I use the term “self-care” I am referring to one’s ability to pay attention to, ... Continue Reading
