Support Group on Self- haymarket

Support Group on Self- haymarket

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  Outline for supportgroup for Connections for Abused Women and their Children Outreach Site at Haymarket Center Support Group on Self-Care Go over impacts of DV on survivor’s life  Post-traumatic-stress-disorder  Depression  Low self esteem  Dissociation Other physical effects:  Chronic fatigue  Shortness of breath  Muscle tension  Involuntary shaking  Changes in eating and sleeping patterns  Sexual dysfunction  In women, issues with menstrual cycle or fertility Ask Definition of self-care: “self-care is the act of intentionally and unintentionally engaging in thoughts, actions, and activities that have positive and affirming impacts on our mind, body, and sprit” “ taking care of oneself without medical or professional assistance” Why Self care is so important: - Self care can help us be more resilient, combats negative and risk factors in our lives - Help us think of ourselves in a positive way, positive self talk - Help us cope with the affects of DV on our life, or other stressful or traumatic situations - Helps us practice self-determination Different Areas of Self care:  Physical  Psychological  Emotional  Spiritual  Personal  Professional 1. Ask for examples 2. hand out self-care wheel 3. Discuss components of a self care plan, pass out outline for plan
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  Focus on emotionalself care  Talk about the important of affirmations and positive self talk  Ask group for examples of positive affirmations  Explain concept of affirmation jar Activity: pass out paper and markers have participants create some affirmations for them to take with them Tools: Self care wheel, self-care plan outline, colored paper, markers