Webinar Series
Begins 12/3: Self-Care Strategies
First webinar is
Tuesday, December 3 at 2:00 PM ET.
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource
Center (PRC) will host a three-part webinar series on self-care, managing
anxiety, and mental health. These webinars are produced as part of the
Paralysis Resource Center’s community education initiative. The webinars
are for those caring for a loved one or individuals living with paralysis.
Tuesday, December 3 at 2 P.M. ET
Many of us experience some fear and anxiety as normal, and
even critical, in times of danger. The ‘what-ifs’ of worrisome thoughts
also have the potential to reduce the quality of our life. If unchecked,
they can become overwhelming. This is especially true in life after spinal
cord injury. Is it time to
consider the role of anxiety and worry in your life? This
session starts with some basic education about how fear is processed in our
brains. The presenter will then discuss several brain-based strategies to
help observe, assess, and manage anxious thoughts. They will also present
some potential problem-solving skills that can support healthy emotions and
behaviors. The overall aim is to better understand and reduce discomfort
related to anxiety and worry.
Thursday, December 12 at 2 P.M. ET
Self-care is so important to physical and mental health. Yet,
so many factors inadvertently sabotage self-care plans and attempts. Have you ever considered there may
be something deeper at the root? This session will
consider aspects of good mental health and explore ways that behavioral
patterns we learned growing up influence our self-care success. The
presenter will discuss techniques to shift these patterns and encourage the
flow of healthier habits.
Wednesday, January 8 at 2 P.M. ET
Studies indicate that mindfulness can be helpful for stress,
anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and other health conditions.
Mindfulness helps us respond rather than react, avoid and/or judge. It
takes us out of being a victim of our thoughts. Does this sound like a skill you would like to
develop? Join this session to deepen your understanding of
mindfulness and explore ways to navigate the many changes in our daily
lives.
All three sessions will be hosted by Terry Gupta, MSW, C-IAYT,
E-RYT500, YACEP, who, along with her partner Jay Gupta, RPh, MSc, MTM
Specialist, C-IAYT, are co-Founders of www.YogaCaps.org and www.RxRelax.com.
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ACL funds the Paralysis
Resource Center to provide comprehensive information for people
living with spinal cord injury, paralysis and mobility-related disabilities
and their support networks. Resources include information and referral by
phone and email in multiple languages including Spanish; a peer and family
support mentoring program; a military and veterans program; multicultural
outreach services; quality of life grants; and a national website.
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