resources
Please Note - Not affiliated with any of the following- These are just resources for you to enjoy to promote mental health awareness and strengths
Recommended Books /Authors
- Brene Brown , PhD Daring Greatly, The Power of Vulnerability, Rising Strong, I thought it was just me , Gifts of imperfection
- Louann Brizendiine, MD The Male Brain, The Female Brain
- Oliver Sacks, MD Awakenings, Migraine, The man who mistook his wife for a hat, On the Move, Uncle Tungsten
- Matthew Walker, PhD Why we sleep
- Bessel van der Kolk The Body Keeps Score
- Brennan Manning The Furious Longing of God
Self CARE HIGHLIGHTS
Sleep Hygiene - Restful Sleep is the secret to life
Sleep Hygiene - Restful Sleep is the secret to life
Sleep Hygiene - Restful Sleep is the secret to life
- Set an alarm to go to bed and to get up
- Consistent bedtime and wake time
- Use white noise/noise machine/rain sounds
- Cooler bedroom at night
- Dark Bedroom
- Don't fall asleep to the t.v.
- Bath or shower before bed to decrease body temp
- Quiet bedtime ritual - PJ's, reading, coloring.
- Low lights - no screens 1 h before bed
- Avoid alcohol, sedatives
- Decrease caffeine. Last use 14 h before you want to go to sleep
- Bright lights in the morning and during the day
- Exercise 30 min in morning not late at night
- Be awake when the sun is up
Coping Skills
Sleep Hygiene - Restful Sleep is the secret to life
Sleep Hygiene - Restful Sleep is the secret to life
- Funny Quotes/verses from your favorite friends, movies or authors or spiritual books
- Self care items: nail polish, bath bombs
- Phone number to friends.
- Journal, pens markers stickers
- Coloring Pages
- Silly Putty, Playdough, Fidget Spinner, Fidget Bracelet, Rubic Cube
- Deck of Cards
- Board games to invite a friend to play
- Books, DVDs, Bible,
- Playlist/CD of relaxing or favorite songs.
- Phone number to Crisis Hotline
- Pictures of friends and activities that bring joy
- Tickets from events that meant a lot to you
- Craft Items or Hobby Items
- Cards, envelopes and stamps to send a note to someone you care about or to military personnel over the holidays
- Phone number to dog shelter in the area to arrange volunteer days to walk the dogs
- Therapist information to check back in
- *NOTICE* social media is not on the self care list** UNPLUG.
- Favorite exercise clothes or water bottle to inspire you to get moving
- Candles or aromas that relax and bring joy
- New healthy recipes to incorporate your favorite flavors
- Favorite non-perishable treats or snacks
- Brainstorm list for ways you can give back to the community or provide joy to others