College of Education Self-Care

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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 in 2021: get some good sleep

March 1, 2021

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With the many distractions and uncertainties during the pandemic, it’s understandable that the importance of sleep is often forgotten. But as Eric Suni and Dr. Anis Rehman of the Sleep Foundation remind us, “As we adjust to stay-at-home orders and try to remain healthy in a time of COVID-19, focusing on sleeping well offers tremendous benefits. Sleep is critical to physical health and effective functioning of the immune system. It’s also a key promoter of emotional wellness and mental health, helping to beat back stress, depression, and anxiety.” Read more

Self-care in 2021: Why it's not selfish

February 15, 2021

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Why is self-care so important in 2021? A recent article in the New York Times considers how self-care is not just important for us, it’s important for everyone in our lives. “The pandemic taught us that when you take care of yourself, you’re also taking care of your family, friends, and community. During Covid-19, we’ve learned that we are all connected and that taking care of ourselves — staying safe and staying well — is a way to care for our community.

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Students need self-care, too

February 8, 2021

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Recent surveys indicate that college students are under great stress due to the combined crises of the pandemic and anti-black racism. And students in Deaf Studies have additional stressors, such as the challenge of ASL communication virtually. Surveys also indicate that faculty and staff worry about student well-being, especially for those students from low-income communities with limited living and educational resources. Read more

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