NICU Now Episode 6: Practicing Self Care in the NICU
In this episode
Kelli speaks with award-winning speaker, life-balance coach and author of The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal, Renee Trudeau, about self care and replenishing yourself during a stressful time. This episode will include:- What is self care?
- Being aware of your body’s needs and giving yourself permission to respond to those needs
- The difference between physical and spiritual self care
- How you can replenish yourself during a stressful NICU stay
- Quick self-care exercises you can apply at home
Additional resources
- The Four Areas of Self Care
- Self Care in the NICU
- Put Your Oxygen Mask on First: Practicing Good Self Care
- Loving Yourself
- Taking Care of YOU with a Special Needs Child
- Equal Part Breathing Meditation (about 6 minutes)
- Body Sensing Exercise (about 7 minutes)
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