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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, relief, and generosity

November 9, 2020

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This week marks the presidential decision and with it, a welcome sigh of relief in the possibility of healing as a nation. There is much work ahead, and it involves many choices in order to move in a positive direction. As one choice, instead of dwelling on negative thoughts of what has been, or worrying about what might come next, acting now to reach out in kindness to others, regardless of beliefs, may be one way to a better future.  Read more

Self-care and election stress reduction

November 1, 2020

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We are entering one of the most stressful election weeks ever, filled with uncertainty, anxiety, and fear that all will not go well. This is a critical time to engage in self-care and be mindful of what works best for each person to reduce stress and get through this unprecedented time. One option is to vote and engage in positive activism toward making this world a better place. Another is to be mindful of how much news is healthy, finding balance between exposure to this stressor and engaging in well-being activities. As one self-care alternative to election stress, SHERVIN BOLOORIAN (Iran/UK/USA), an award winning natural music artist, sound therapist, celebrated vocalist, and CSUN alum, will be offering a session entitled “Music as Activism” on Monday, 11/2/2020 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Read more

Self-care and celebrations this week

October 26, 2020

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This week, many of us enjoy celebrating Halloween, even though it may be different this year in this pandemic! Many of us also recognize another holiday this weekend, Dia de los Muertos, celebrated on All Saints Day and All Souls Day, November 1st and 2nd. May you celebrate (safely) in the coming days in the way that fits best for you. Read more

Self-care and compassion during the pandemic

October 19, 2020

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Self-compassion can help us get through this troubling time. As we become more and more weary from all that we have been dealing with during this pandemic- budget cuts; lack of safety; loss of family and friends; working virtually at home, especially difficult when with children who are young or need to attend school virtually; preparing to work on-site at schools; restricted life style; food and housing insecurity due to unemployment; loneliness; the unknown future -compassion for ourselves is absolutely necessary to survive. As we suffer from anti-Black racism and all racism, the stress over the election, and the effects from the recent California fires, we need self-compassion. Read more

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