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Self-Care 101Self Care Personality Types
Presented by Amanda Smith, LCSW
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Self-Care 101Hello and Welcome!
❖ My name is Amanda Smith, LCSW ❖ I am a Therapist in North Carolina ❖ I specialize in Self-Care and Anxiety❖ I practice Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy
❖ I believe that you are the expert of yourself and your healing.
Amanda Smith, MA, MSW, LCSW
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Self-care 101In this Groupinar, we will focus on...
What are self-care personality types?
Which self-care
personality type are you? How to personalize
your self- care
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self-care 101● Self-care is a personalized experience● It is most effective when it aligns with your
lifestyle and interest● Most self-care practices can fit into
specific categories (see table) ● We are each uniquely drawn to these
categories● Some categories are not a match for● Categorizing self-care helps us find what
works best for us
Creativity Learning
Physical Activity Relaxation
What are self-care personality types?
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Name three things that bring you joy right now.
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self-care 101Categories of Self-Care
CreativityArt, Music, Decorating, Cooking, Journaling, Photography, Blogging, Performing arts etc.
LearningReading, Podcasts, Writing, Book clubs,
researching, DIY projects, Technology etc.
Physical ActivityFitness, Outdoor activities, Adventures,
Competitions/Races, Hands on projects etc.
Relaxation Yoga, Meditation, Massages, Reflection,
Stillness, Downtime, Comfortable environment
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Creativity Learning
Physical Activity Relaxation
Which two of these categories best fit your lifestyle and interests?
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self-care 101
Creativity Learning
Physical Activity Relaxation
Creativity Learning
Physical Activity Relaxation
Creativity Learning
Physical Activity Relaxation
Calm Creative Creative Genius
What is your self-care personality type?
Creative DoerAll slides from this series are available at amandasmithlcsw.com
self-care 101
Creativity Learning
Physical Activity Relaxation
Creativity Learning
Physical Activity Relaxation
Creativity Learning
Physical Activity Relaxation
Mindful Guru Mindful Doer
What is your self-care personality type?
Active ThinkerAll slides from this series are available at amandasmithlcsw.com
What is your self-care personality type?
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self-care 101Your Self-Care Strategies
Personality Type Do This Not that
Calm Creative(creativity + relaxation)
Journaling, Drawing, Coloring, Yoga, Creating atmosphere
Things that take a lot of energy and require direction
Creative Doer(creativity + physical activity)
Performing arts, Competitions, Fitness classes, Travel
Things that you find boring
Creative Genius(creativity + learning)
Traveling, Museums, DIY projects, Cooking, Art classes, Photography
Things without an understood purpose
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self-care 101Your Self-Care Strategies
Personality Type Do This Not that
Mindful Guru (learning + relaxation)
reading, learning about relaxation, guided meditation, body scans
Things are fast paced and require energy
Active Thinker (learning + physical activity)
Weightlifting, fitness classes, nature hiking, tracking health trends, competitions
Things that are slow paced or unexciting and require patience
Mindful Doer(physical activity + relaxation)
Power yoga, Pilates, Stretching, Extended cool downs, brief meditation,
Things that are complicated with no active component.
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Self-Care 101Things to keep in mind….
● This is a way of thinking, not necessarily a definitive list of strategies
● Your self-care personality type can ebb and flow, so assess yourself regularly
● You may match with more than one type● Self-care is a personalized experience-
some of these things may not fit for you● If any of this was helpful, that’s something!
Remember to take yourself into consideration when planning your self-care
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How will you use this experience to improve
your self-care practices?
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Self-Care 101 Series
Physical Self-Care
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