SELF-CARE PLAN & ASSESSMENT
Proactively developing a toolbox of self-care tools and regularly practicing positive stress-buffering habits can help offset stress and restore a sense of control before it impacts performance, disrupts quality of care, or worse—lead to compassion or stress fatigue. By identifying things you enjoy, you’ll be able to create a unique and helpful self-care plan you’ll stick with.
Click on either image below to print both pages and complete. Scroll down for instructions.
PAGE 1 — ABCD’s of self care
STEP 1:
Begin by evaluating your personal ABCDs of self care by answering the questions.
A = Awareness
B = Balance
C = Connection
D = Decontamination
PAGE 2 — Create your plan
STEP 2:
- Identify and write down your emotional, physical, social and spiritual needs.
- Inventory the tools in your self-care toolbox learned from the presentation, and fill your plan with activities you enjoy that fulfill those needs. Pair evidence-based modalities with other fun activities to keep it fresh.
- Put it into action and stick to it. Think of your care plan as an exercise routine that gets easier with practice. Dedication is key.
- Reassess your care plan every 3 months and adjust as needed in response to life and work.