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Ohio Kinship Caregivers Connect Support Group

Ohio Kinship Caregivers Connect Support GroupOhio Kinship Caregivers Connect Support GroupOhio Kinship Caregivers Connect Support Group
  • Home
  • About
  • Meeting Schedule
  • Resources
    • Overview page
    • Schools
    • Legal information
    • Self-Care
    • Child Well-Being
    • Mental Health
    • Parenting Strategies
    • Family Dynamics
    • Statewide Resources
    • Regional Resources
    • Books and Podcasts
  • Caregiver Stories
  • Consultation
  • Contact

As a caregiver you must be okay, for the children in your care to be okay.


Calming Corner

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Calming Corner

Breathing exercise

Breathing exercise

Breathing exercise

Try this 3-minute breathing technique called "Box Breathing" to calm anxiety and stress. Video by Headspace.

Grounding Exercise

Breathing exercise

Breathing exercise

Watch this 3-minute video that provides a grounding technique for a racing mind. Video by Headspace.

Free adult coloring

Daily Journaling Prompts

Daily Journaling Prompts

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Daily Journaling Prompts

Daily Journaling Prompts

Daily Journaling Prompts

Journaling can be a very beneficial practice to support mental health. Visit this website to learn more about journaling and for free journaling prompts:

https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/daily-journaling.html


Short Uplifting Podcast Episodes


Mindfulness Practice and Strategies

Mindfulness Presentation Session 2

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.

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STOP tool

Rain tool

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Mindfulness Presentation Session 1

Ana McPeek, an occupational therapy student at The Ohio State University, presents on the benefits of mindfulness, leads mindfulness exercises, and shares resources.

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Kinship Care Series & Self-Care

Support group leader Angela Tobin provides updates on the Strengths of Kinship Families series featuring Dr. Crumbley and different ways of thinking about self-care.


Self-Care and Well-Being

Connecting with Yourself

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.

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Self-Care Trivia

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Self-Care Challenge Blog

Follow along with our weekly self-care challenges that take less than 5 minutes! 


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4-7-8 Breathing Technique

High Five Habit

Adding Movement into your routine


Mindfulness Resources

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Original Poems for Kinship Caregivers

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