Welcome to Day 21 of our Pause and Reflect journey, marking the culmination of our Revolutionary Self-Care Invitations! Today’s theme is Connection, and the invitation is to receive — a simple yet profound act that can transform our relationships and well-being. Join us as we explore all the different ways we can think about receiving.
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Self-Compassion: Rewriting Your Inner Dialogue
Welcome to Day 4 of our Pause and Reflect journey using the Revolutionary Self-Care Invitations and prompts to guide us. Have you ever found yourself being your own toughest critic? I know I have. Growing up in a home marked by criticism, judgement, domestic violence, and substance use, with constant moves and changes, I learned … Continue reading Self-Compassion: Rewriting Your Inner Dialogue
Creativity: Through Free Flow Writing
Welcome to Day 3 of our Month of Self Reflection using the Revolutionary Self-Care Invitations as our prompts and guide. Today, we're invited to explore creativity, particularly through the act of letting our thoughts flow freely onto paper. Exploring Morning Pages Have you heard of Julia Cameron's Morning Pages practice? It is outlined in her … Continue reading Creativity: Through Free Flow Writing
Mindfulness: One Task at a Time
Welcome to Day Two of the Revolutionary Self-Care Invitations! Today, we are invited to mindfulness — a practice that invites us to slow down, focus on the present moment, and engage fully in one task at a time. Exploring Mindfulness In our fast-paced world, mindfulness offers a revolutionary approach to day-to-day life. Mindfulness is not … Continue reading Mindfulness: One Task at a Time
Investing in You: A Month of Self Reflection Moments for Caregivers
As we embark on a new month, some of us are emerging from the depths of winter, while others are facing longer, darker nights. Regardless of our circumstances, it's an opportune time to reflect on how we care for ourselves. Challenge yourself to believe self-care isn’t so much a practice that takes time, as it … Continue reading Investing in You: A Month of Self Reflection Moments for Caregivers
Kindness Starts Within: Nourishing Ourselves on Random Acts of Kindness Day
Do you know today is Random Acts of Kindness Day? It’s the culmination of R.A.K. Week (February 11-17). While the focus of this day is often on extending kindness to others, it's essential we remember to include ourself in the kindness equation.
Random Acts of Kindness Day
In honour of Random Acts of Kindness Day, I am sharing a free colouring page. You can be kind to yourself and take some time out to colour it or share with someone else.
It’s OK To Be You Book Review
Living Well with FASD or Other Disabilities by Kenny LaJoy The description on the back of the book states: (This book) is written by someone who lives with FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) and who understands the struggles of living with this disability on a daily basis. Kenny talks about his journey towards acceptance and … Continue reading It’s OK To Be You Book Review
FASD: Trying Differently Rather Than Harder
This is a book review of Diane Malbin’s Trying Differently Rather Than Harder - a foundational book for many caregivers of individuals with FASD. It lays the groundwork for creating a paradigm shift that is required to support people with FASD and others with brain-based conditions.
Senior Caregivers Supporting Adults with FASD
I recently finished participation in a six-month support and education group for "older" parents and caregivers of adults with FASD called the Ontario Senior Caregiver Action Network for FASD (OSCAN). They recently released a Resource Guide and announced a new Group.
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