8 discussion questions (Due in 12 hours)

Building Blocks to Peer Success 2

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SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL: SELF-CARE

Rate yourself, using the numerical scale below, to fill in the empty boxes:

Physical Self-Care Eat regularly (that is, breakfast, lunch, and dinner) Eat healthfully Exercise or go to the gym Lift weights Practice martial arts Get regular medical care for prevention Get medical care when needed Take time off when you’re sick Get massages or other body work Do physical activity that is fun for you Take time to be sexual Get enough sleep

Take vacations Take day trips or mini-vacations Get away from stressful technology such as pagers, faxes, telephones, and e mail Other:________________________________________________________

Psychological Self-Care Make time for self-reflection Go to see a psychotherapist or counselor

Read literature unrelated to work Do something at which you are a beginner Take a step to decrease stress in your life

Let others know different aspects of you

other cultural event Practice receiving from others Be curious Say no to extra responsibilities sometimes Spend time outdoors Other:________________________________________________________

Building Blocks to Peer Success 3

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SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL: SELF-CARE (CONT.)

Emotional Self-Care

Stay in contact with important people in your life Treat yourself kindly (for example, by using supportive inner dialogue or self talk) Feel proud of yourself Reread favorite books and see favorite movies again

Allow yourself to cry Find things that make you laugh Express your outrage in a constructive way Play with children Other:________________________________________________________

Spiritual Self-Care Make time for prayer, meditation, and reflection Spend time in nature Participate in a spiritual gathering, community, or group Be open to inspiration Cherish your optimism and hope Be aware of intangible (nonmaterial) aspects of life Be open to mystery and not-knowing Identify what is meaningful to you and notice its place in your life Sing Express gratitude Celebrate milestones with rituals that are meaningful to you Remember and memorialize loved ones who are dead

Contribute to or participate in the causes you believe in Read inspirational literature Listen to inspiring music Other:________________________________________________________

Building Blocks to Peer Success 4

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SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL: SELF-CARE (CONT.)

Take time to eat lunch with co-workers Take time to chat with coworkers Make time to complete tasks

Set limits with clients and colleagues

Arrange your workspace to make it comfortable and comforting Get regular supervision or consultation

Other: _______________________________________________________

Pearlman, published in 1996 by TSI Staff.

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