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Welcome to our College of Education Self-care Initiative, informally called Self-care for U at Northridge, the SUN Program.

It is so wonderful that you are considering self-care as an important way to care for yourself and keep balance and health in your life. Self-care means taking responsibility for yourself to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle at work and in your personal world through individually determined, proactive activities. You are at your best when you attend to yourself in equal measure to others in day-to-day living! 

Self-Care News

Self-Care: Dealing with War Anxiety

February 28, 2022

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Just when we thought we has seen the worst crises in years with the waves of the pandemic, and anti-Black racism, we are witnessing yet another crisis, the Russian attack on Ukraine.   It is very understandable that this situation can cause anxiety and trauma. So how can we draw on our knowledge about self-care to help cope with this new very serious crises in our world? “Ditch the Label,” a youth charity and resource center in England, has identified 5 ways to help with mental health during this scary time of war.  Read more

Self-Care: How nature can heal during the pandemic

February 21, 2022

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According to a growing body of research, a readily available self-care anecdote for the impact of the pandemic is right in front of us! Nature, whether viewing nature, walking in nature, or even watching nature films, can help reduce anxiety, stress, emotional exhaustion, and sleeplessness associated with COVID. According to a recent article from the Greater Good Science Center, there are “ four ways nature can protect your well-being during a pandemic.” Read more

Self-Care: The importance of connecting with others

February 14, 2022

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One of the most important ways to engage in self-care is through social support. Positive social connections with others has been shown by research to help us through difficult times, reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and increase physical and psychological well-being. In-person social time can come with a degree of anxiety due to the pandemic, but, when done safely, it also is the balm that will help us to heal and renew during this challenging time. Read more

Black History Month and Being Antiracist

February 7, 2022

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This February, we continue to honor Black History month and contemplate antiracism as a critical act of self-care for ourselves and the world we live in. The importance of understanding racism as not only existing on an individual level, but also as broadly imbedded in policies and all aspect of our lives is discussed in an article on Being Antiracist from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Read more

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