Speak Free has a committee made up of people from the Ellington community. We all have a personal connection with mental health & understand how difficult the journey can be. That is why self-care is essential. This tab will be updated with tips on practicing self-care & media to inspire practicing self-care.
Ellington Youth Services created a great Self Care Resource Guide, with all-things-self care. Click to download Be Kind to Your Mind
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Self-Care Plan
It’s a good idea to create your own Self Care Plan for moments of feeling hopeless or alone.
Example of Self Care Plan
βMy experience with self-care is like a cycle of βtreat myselfβ and βIβm tired, I donβt need it.β In those times of low motivation, I say that I have to take the time for myself if I want to be the best for my familyβ¦pretty much telling myself that I canβt be guilty about doing something that will make me better at helping my loved ones (even if itβs getting my nails or hair done-haha)!β
-Ellington resident, anonymous.
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