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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: mental health makes us whole

April 18, 2022

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“Over the past decade, we have seen enormous advancement in promoting the notion that mental health is important for everyone, that it can be intentionally strengthened, and that it is intrinsically connected to our physical health and overall well-being,” states Arthur C. Evans, PhD, chief executive officer of the American Psychological Association in his APA Monitor article “Mental health makes us whole.” He addresses recent concerns from some that increased attention to mental health in schools and the workplace is taking way from the “real issues” we should be prioritizing. Read more

Self-care and social justice

April 11, 2022

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This week, our College of Education staff and faculty can attend two great presentations addressing the intersectionality between self-care and social justice. THIS Tuesday, April 12, 2022 from 3:30pm-5:00pm we have the opportunity to attend a virtual presentation A Time to Reflect: Embodied Mindfulness During Complex Times with Rhonda Magee, J.D.  Rhonda Magee, law professor at UC Berkeley, is an expert on mindfulness and how it supports our social justice work. Read more

Self-care and forgiveness

April 4, 2022

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Although not always easy to do, forgiveness is an important and essential act of self-care. Research by Dr. Bob Enright, professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison, has found that forgiveness creates a higher quality of life, a healthier body, and a more positive attitude. In most of Dr. Enright’s studies, those who chose to forgive showed reduced anger, anxiety, depression, and/or PTSD symptoms with increased hopefulness about the future, self-esteem, and/or willingness to forgive. Read more

Self-care at the movies

March 28, 2022

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Can watching a movie be a beneficial type of self-care? A study conducted by researchers at University College London and Vue Cinema found that people who watched movies experienced improved mental focus and fixation towards the movie. This focused watching (according to the study) helps to improve cognition and memory.  And even better, movies provide us a window into what now is and what can be. Last weekend, the Oscars provided us with many great movies that give opportunities to empathize with others. The awards ceremony also provided first time examples of what we wish to always see-movies that celebrate deaf culture, honor women directors, and recognize excellence in diversity within the movie industry. Read more

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