Self Care Practices
────
Self Care Practices
────
What is self care?
What is self care?
Self care practices are exercises, affirmations, and meditative practices that patients can perform without the aid of a practitioner.
What if I forget my self care routine for a few days? Will I undo all I have gained?
What if I forget my self care routine for a few days? Will I undo all I have gained?
No. While self care practices are most effective when conducted daily or multiple times per day, skipping a few sessions will not undo any work that has been accomplished. Abstaining from self care for long periods of time, however, can provide opportunity for regression.
What is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)?
What is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)?
EFT is a sequence of acupoints that can be tapped with fingers in order to alleviate stress. Once learned, the tapping sequence can be self-administered any time when a patient feels stress or negative emotions. Using the sequence helps patients immediately dissipate negative emotions as they occur. While EFT is useful for everyone, studies have demonstrated EFT's efficacy for treating phobias, PTSD, and anxiety. An EFT guide sheet can be found here.
What are tai chi and qigong? Why should I practice them?
What are tai chi and qigong? Why should I practice them?
Both tai chi and qigong relieve stress, improve depression, lower blood pressure, improve overall health, and support recovery from disease. The mild movements involved in both activities can also improve balance, strength, and coordination.