Self-Care On and Off the Yoga Mat Sandee S. Nebel, M.S. LMHC, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Self-Care On and Off the Yoga Mat Sandee S. Nebel, M.S. LMHC, CED-S, E-RYT 200 Psychotherapist and Owner of White Picket Fence Counseling Center Better Body Esteem Program ฀ Winter Park and Clearwater Offices

Sandee S. Nebel, M.S. Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor of Registered Interns Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Approved Supervisor Certified and Registered Yoga Teacher and Educator Owner, White Picket Fence Counseling Center Better Body Esteem Program ฀ Winter Park and Clearwater, FL

“People are like stained -glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” - Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

Self-Care Assessment Self-Care Inventory ★ Physical ★ Psychological ★ Emotional ★ Spiritual ★ Professional/Workplace

Objectives ★ Provide an overview of self-care as defined for the clinical professional ★ Increase participant’s knowledge of the importance of a self-care plan ★ Provide information on how yoga can integrate into a self-care program ★ Demonstrate a yoga experiential that clinicians can implement ★ Inform participants of existing resources and how to utilize them

Intention My intention for this time together, is to invite you to explore your own self-care needs, opening yourself to learning how yoga on and off the mat can improve your well-being professionally and personally. -- Sandee S. Nebel

Definitions Self-Care... Yoga...

Causes and Consequences ★ Compassion Fatigue ★ Burnout ★ Depletion ★ Overwhelm ★ Helplessness ★ Avoidance

“As a therapist, presenting as overworked, exhausted, depleted, and overly self-sacrificing, even if not spoken, does not inspire.” - Catherine P. Cook-Cottone

Obstacles to Self-Care ★ Guilt ★ People-pleasing ★ Overwhelm ★ Instant gratification ★ Victim consciousness ★ Chronic busyness ★ Exhaustion

Reasons to Practice ★ Patient outcomes ★ Empowerment ★ Integrity and well-being ★ Walk the talk ★ Increased comfort in relating

Mind-body medicine and the art of self-care: teaching mindfulness to counseling students through yoga, meditation, and qigong (Schure, Christopher, & Christopher, Journal of Counseling & Development, Winter 2008, Vol. 86)

Self-Care On the Mat ★ Breath ★ Balance ★ Strength ★ Self-Kindness ★ Patience ★ Flexibility ★ Support

Yoga on the Mat Benefits/Contraindications Yin and Yang

Types of Yoga Practices Yang Yin

“I have learned that people need at least 20 minutes to rest deeply. I have learned that it is increasingly difficult for people to be still. I have learned that Restorative yoga, or a similar practice of absolute stillness, is no longer an option in today’s world. We all need to disconnect with the world, and reconnect with ourselves every day in a position of deep ease if we are going to be able to act with compassion and clarity in our lives.” - Judith Hanson Lasater

Self-Care Off the Mat ★ Hydration ★ Exercise ★ Nutrition ★ Rest vs Sleep ★ Medical care ★ Self-Soothing ★ Boundaries

Yoga Off the Mat Yoga Philosophy Yamas and Niyamas

Where to Begin ★ Pose-a-day ★ Setting intentions ★ Journal writing ★ Meditation/Imagery ★ Clearing space ★ ____________________ ★ ____________________

“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” - Jack Kornfield

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