Self-Care Lunchtime Series Starting June 10th

Self-care has always been a critical piece of social work practice. The current pandemic has changed our practices, our social interactions, and has interrupted many of the self-care routines that many of us had developed for ourselves. NASW-Michigan invites you to relax with us for our new bi-monthly self-care series happening the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, starting June 10, from 12-12:30pm. 

You can participate two ways:

• On Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88437595531?pwd=bThoYlYwSTNNZ2x4U1RqbDRpZVBMZz09

• On Facebook Live - on the NASW-Michigan Chapter Page

Activities will range from yoga, to meditation, to art, to other body-mind practices. 

June 10th and 24th Programs

Yoga is an ancient practice known to help reduce stress and anxiety, improve self regulation skills, as well as improve physical well- being.  Practicing Yoga can serve as an excellent self-care tool for social workers. Take a mid-day break to connect with your body and give yourself some much needed self-care!

These sessions will lead participants in gentle standing and seated yoga (that can easily be done in a chair). No mat is required and all movements will be beginner-friendly. Meditation and breathwork activities will also be included.

• June 10th facilitator: Caitlin Brown, LMSW-Macro, E-RYT 200 

• June 24th facilitator: Ruth Katsnelson, LMSW, ACSW, RYT 200

Your Expertise Needed

We are also inviting social workers to share your self-care and mindfulness practices at an upcoming session. Please sign up for a time slot at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k-BEYj9dT9WNSJ7G2tzhTI2lrZO2koOsfDk8zNNoHPs/edit?usp=sharing. Please choose what date works best for you and complete the short excel sign up page. A staff member from NASW-Michigan will contact you after to arrange any further details.