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Caring for Yourself as a Kinship Caregiver

A presentation providing strategies for self-care and self-compassion
Rebalancing After the Rush
Maintaining a Work-Life Balance
Self-care resource guide

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Mindfulness

Caring for Yourself as a Kinship Caregiver

Introduction to Mindfulness presentation (part 1)
Practicing Mindfulness (part 2)
Mindfulness tools and resources

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Calming Corner

Caring for Yourself as a Kinship Caregiver

Seasonal Self-Care Guides

Gratitude exercise
Breathing exercise
Journaling prompts

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Seasonal Self-Care Guides

Tips for Eating Healthy as a Family

Seasonal Self-Care Guides

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Winter/Holidays

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Tips for Eating Healthy as a Family

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Self-Care Strategies

From Panic to Purpose: A Caregiver's Journey to Self-Care

Dr. Siobhan Aaron (PhD, Family Nurse Practitioner) who is a kinship caregiver, member of KCC, and health professional, shares about her journey to self-care as a caregiver, and strategies and supports that have helped her along the way. Thank you SIobhan for sharing with us!

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Preventing Caregiver Burnout and Illuminating Hope

Dr. Kristy Horner from Courage to Caregivers presents "Preventing Caregiver Burnout and Illuminating Hope" with strategies to persevere and bring hope and support to your every day life as a caregiver.

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How to Make Sleep Work for You

Shirleen Otieno, an occupational therapy student at The Ohio State University, shares about the importance of sleep for well-being and practical strategies for making sleep work for you and your family.

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Rebalancing After the Rush

Dr. Ashley Hicks, PhD, IMFT-S, a licensed marriage and family therapist and Clinical Associate Professor at The Ohio State University, presents on mental health strategies for caregivers. This includes recognizing signs of burnout and overwhelm, and practical tips for rebalancing your wellbeing.

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Maintaining Work-Life Balance as a Caregiver

Shirleen Otieno, an occupational therapy student at the Ohio State University presents practical strategies for maintaining a work life balance as a caregiver. This includes habit stacking, setting clear boundaries, and using energy conservation principles throughout the day.

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Caring for Yourself as a Kinship Caregiver

Dr. Angela Tobin 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. To learn more about OhioKAN visit: https://ohiokan.ohio.gov/

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Mindfulness Practice and Strategies

Mindfulness for Caregivers

Laurie Sparks-Dennison LISW-S presents on the benefits of mindfulness and strategies for practicing mindfulness as a caregiver.

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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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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Breathing exercise

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

Grounding Exercise

Breathing exercise

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

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

Navigating the Winter and Holiday Blues by NAMI

NAMI 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/

Featured Resources by Topic

Caring for Yourself as a Kinship Caregiver

Caring for Yourself as a Kinship Caregiver

Caring for Yourself as a Kinship Caregiver

Mindfulness

Caring for Yourself as a Kinship Caregiver

Caring for Yourself as a Kinship Caregiver

Calming Corner

Caring for Yourself as a Kinship Caregiver

Seasonal Self-Care Guides

Seasonal Self-Care Guides

Tips for Eating Healthy as a Family

Seasonal Self-Care Guides

Tips for Eating Healthy as a Family

Tips for Eating Healthy as a Family

Tips for Eating Healthy as a Family

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

Self-Care Strategies

From Panic to Purpose: A Caregiver's Journey to Self-Care

Preventing Caregiver Burnout and Illuminating Hope

How to Make Sleep Work for You

Rebalancing After the Rush

Maintaining Work-Life Balance as a Caregiver

Caring for Yourself as a Kinship Caregiver

Spring Self-Care Guide

Fall Self-Care Guide

Summer Self-Care Guide

Calming Corner

Mindfulness Practice and Strategies

Mindfulness for Caregivers

Mindfulness Presentation Session 1

Mindfulness Presentation Session 2

STOP tool

Rain tool

Breathing exercise

Breathing exercise

Grounding Exercise

Breathing exercise

Daily Journaling Prompts

Daily Journaling Prompts

Tips for Eating Healthy as a Family

Preparing for the Holidays

Navigating the Winter and Holiday Blues by NAMI

Listen to this before you start your day...

Mindfulness Resources

Self-Care and Well-Being

Connecting with Yourself

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4-7-8 Breathing Technique

High Five Habit

Adding Movement into your routine