Dr. Angela Tobin, occupational therapist and leader of Kinship Caregivers Connect, presents information on caregiver well-being and the importance of caring for yourself as kinship caregiver. She discusses practical strategies for self-care, including checking in with yourself, self-compassion, and ways to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
This presentation was made possible in partnership with OhioKAN (Ohio Kinship and Adoptive Navigators Program). To learn more about OhioKAN, a kinship navigator program in Ohio, visit their website here: https://ohiokan.ohio.gov/
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Laurie Sparks-Dennison LISW-S presents on the benefits of mindfulness and strategies for practicing mindfulness as a caregiver.
Ana McPeek, an occupational therapy student at The Ohio State University, presents on the benefits of mindfulness, leads mindfulness exercises, and shares resources.
What is mindfulness, how can we practice it day to day, and how can it help us? Occupational therapist Dr. Ana McPeek OTD, OTR/L answers these questions and more. Strategies and practices are included throughout the presentation.
Try this 3-minute breathing technique called "Box Breathing" to calm anxiety and stress. Video by Headspace.
Watch this 3-minute video that provides a grounding technique for a racing mind. Video by Headspace.
Journaling can be a very beneficial practice to support mental health. Visit this website to learn more about journaling and for free journaling prompts:
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(Mental Health First Aid, 2018) https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/external/2018/07/15-activities-for-your-summer-self-care-checklist/
Tips on setting boundaries around the holidays
Download PDFNAMI Ask the Expert Webinar welcomes Dr. Christine Crawford, Associate Medical Director at NAMI, who provides an overview of the various stressors that people can experience over the winter months. - She discusses symptoms that people can experience secondary to Seasonal Affective Disorder, as well as challenges that people can face over the course of the holiday season. Dr. Crawford reviews strategies that people can use as they navigate the winter months in order to mitigate their stress during this period of time.
To learn more about NAMI Ask the Expert, visit https://www.nami.org/
Dr. Lori DeMott who is an occupational therapy professor at The Ohio State University, presents positive coping strategies for you and the children in your care when situations feel stressful.
Kinship Caregivers Connect
angela@kinshipcaregiversconnect.com