Topic Tuesday // Staying safe while supporting others // April 18, 7pm AEST

[Kurra]

@NikNik
My main focus with self care at the moment is ensuring I get adequate sleep. I'm back to work tomorrow so because I'm looking after myself I'm off to bed. G'night all. 💕🎶

[Shaz51]

Thanks for the diagram @NikNik,

that`s a good idea @Odette , I am going to do that

as I have no social support at all @NikNik

[Phoenix_Rising]

I find the whole idea of referring people to "services" uncomfortable because I know how hopelessly inadequate the services are.

[NikNik]

Another helpful infographic (which I stole from University of Buffalo). It's in the context of Social Work.

[NikNik]

You have us @Shaz51

[CheerBear]

Great diagram @NikNik. I'm actually finding it really hard to break it into those areas. That in itself is helpful as I can see clearly that there are some aspects of self-care I do better than others and some that maybe I can consider paying more attention to.

[Nevyn134]

@Phoenix_Rising I find that unless it is a simple "talk it out/through" issue, many services just can't help you without copious paperwork that quite often is nigh on impossible to get through with the person I am caring for.

[soul]

Thanks @NikNik. I can see a website for a self care starter kit on that poster. Will have to check that out.

[Nevyn134]

@NikNik Thank you for the diagram... Meditation might be a good idea for me to get back into...

[Shaz51]

YES @NikNik 

and the last 2 years have been wonderful support from all my Forum Family , you have helped me sooo much , and through this I have been able to help others here and to help my husband too