It's that magical time of the year, right? Or, maybe its the time of year that sucks the life out of you. Are you in the throes of scheduling your kid's summer activities so you can continue in your "outside the home" job while they are out of school? Are you trying to finish up months of work so you can take the summer "off" and just BE with your kids, with yourself, with continuing education or whatever may be on your calendar?
Wow, I'm tired just typing all of that! No matter where you find yourself or what your soon to be future may hold, summer is just around the corner. For me, I'm not fond of the hot weather. I try anything and everything to keep cool and that includes water aerobics! It's part of my summer self-care ... so the question is, what do you do in the summer for your self-care? As you contemplate
Summer Self-Care
, consider these:
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S
implify
- What does this mean to you? Sleep in a bit later? No rigid to-do lists?
U
nplug
- From electronics when you are able. Interact with your peeps in person!
M
ud
- Mask or pie you may ask. Making mud pies can be quite therapeutic, especially with your favorite 3 year-old, but check this out for some
benefits of mud masks
.
M
ay
- Remember the childhood game
Mother May I
? Give yourself permission to do at least one thing each day of summer that restores your soul.
E
at
- The healthier the better, and during summer we have so many yummy choices.
Check this out
.
R
est
- Take naps! They can be so refreshing!
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S
unshine
- "Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy" John Denver knew what he was singing about in this song! Sunlight increases serotonin levels - just be sure to wear your SPF30 or higher sunscreen!
E
lephant
- What?!? Sometimes I actually type what comes into my mind. Scary! Lol! My nephew and his girlfriend recently went to the
Endangered Ark Foundation
in Hugo, OK to bathe and play with the elephants. This Foundation is a nonprofit retirement ranch for circus elephants. Go. Play. With. Elephants. Even day trip vacations can revitalize!
L
augh
- Laugh A LOT! Check out what the
Mayo Clinic
says are the benefits of laughter. Stress relief from laughter? It's no joke
F
un
- How do you define it? What can you do to make it happen in your life and in the lives of those around you? Get creative and share the FUN!
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C
reativity
- One of my new favorite t-shirts says, I make stuff to drive out the crazy. I never schedule enough craft time, but when I get it, my mind amazes me. I work out things that have been troubling me for weeks ... and I don't even realize it until after I'm finished! I FEEL better. Check out some reasons why
The Mental Health Benefits of Art Are for Everyone
A
ir
- Fresh air! Get outside as much as possible. In Texas that means before the mosquitos get so big they need a leash when they go for a walk!? Then, we need Air-conditioned AIR and bug zappers!!!
R
elax
- Does this mean reading a book for pleasure, or swinging in a hammock? Does it mean gardening, swimming, sunbathing, or taking an early morning stroll? Find out what your body and mind needs to do to relax.
E
nergize
- Drink water. Breath in grapefruit, orange, or lemon essential oils. Practice yoga. Hold hands with someone you love. Watch a funny movie. Meditate. Unburden.
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Summer is just around the corner. I challenge you to focus on your
SUMMER SELF-CARE
. I truly hope your summer is a great one!
Kathy Daley
Consulting Trainer
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CBSG Program Facilitator Training
Friday, June 1, 2018
Kids’ Connection, Youth Connection,
and
Kids’ Connection, Too
(collectively known as the
CBSG
®
Program
) are unique, interactive, multi-cultural curriculum-based prevention interventions that teach high-risk children and youth ages 4-17 a set of essential life skills: skills to help them learn how to cope with difficult family situations (which include Adverse Childhood Experiences), resist negative peer pressure, set and achieve goals, and refuse alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
This training is designed to fully prepare schools, community-based organizations, churches, juvenile justice divisions, volunteers, and other youth service professionals to fully implement the
CBSG Program
with fidelity.
Those completing this training will receive their choice one of the
CBSG Program
Facilitator manuals for Schools and Communities, either
Kids’ Connection
for ages 4-12 or
Youth Connection
for ages 10-17.
LOCATION:
Dallas, Texas
TIME:
8:30am - 4:30pm (The
CBSG Program Facilitator Training
is 7 hours of CEUs!)
COST:
Special Discount Price of $195 per person, one manual included (Save $55!) BUT you can save even more by registering by
May 18
, use the promo code
EARLYBIRD
(be sure to click the "Apply" button to the right of the box where you enter the code), and attend the training for only
$175
!!
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Trans4m Center's 1st Annual Summer Symposium
Strengthening Self - Trans4ming Others
July 9-12, 2018
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Are you in need of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and summer is the best time for you to get them? Then join us in Dallas for The Trans4m Center's first annual Summer Symposium:
Strengthening Self-Trans4ming Others!
From
Monday, July 9 through Thursday, July 12, 2018
we will offer the opportunity for you to receive 24 CEUs!
Topics to be covered will range from "When Crisis Hits Your School - Working with Affected Students" to "Trauma-Informed Care: Making It Personal," and "The Multi-Generational Workplace."
Some of your favorite Trans4m Trainers will be on hand to facilitate these dynamic workshops - Cathey Brown, Kathy Daley, Jill Darling and Karen Williams and more!
Registration is now open and seats are filling up FAST!
and
register
TODAY to get Early Bird pricing!
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We Want to Hear from YOU!
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Have you been facilitating the
CBSG Program
with children and/or youth and have some success stories you would be willing to share?
We would love to hear your stories of the lives you are changing for the better!!
Please email
Sandi McFarland
and you might see your story in a future
Trans4ming News
newsletter!
Please remember to not share specific details or names. A Permission to Print form will be sent to individuals whose stories have been chosen.
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