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What is Self-Care

Chapter 4
Black Women Navigating Historically White Higher Education Institutions and the Journey Toward Liberation
Different activities a person can do to rejuvenate themselves during a stressful period.
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The Racial Battle Fatigue of Black Graduate Women in the Academy
Ivanna D. Colon-Alverio (St. Cloud State University, USA) and Tiffany D. Flowers (St. Cloud State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4626-3.ch004
Abstract
Black graduate women (BGW) are among the fastest-growing groups within higher education, and they make up the most significant number of students of color at graduate and undergraduate levels. Indeed, they outnumber other groups of color by two to one. This systematic literature review identifies three significant themes impacting their experiences: racial battle fatigue, intersectionality, and lack of mentorship. Recommendations are highlighted as institutional acknowledgment and support, creating mentoring opportunities and pathways to healing and freedom. Additionally, coping mechanisms are explored in the chapter.
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Chapter 5
Masks Off: Portraits of Black Female Diversity Practitioners During a Double Pandemic
Doing things to take care of the mind, body, and spirit—activities that support a healthy lifestyle.
Published in Chapter: Masks Off: Portraits of Black Female Diversity Practitioners During a Double Pandemic; From: The Experiences of Black Women Diversity Practitioners in Historically White Institutions
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Chapter 7
Reflections of Curriculum Narratives
Make sure to find moments for self-care. Dealing with the constant reminders of wearing masks, social distancing, washing hands, and cleaning can be exhausting, so find time for healthy moments of comfort.
Published in Chapter: Reflections of Curriculum Narratives; From: Using Narrative Writing to Enhance Healing During and After Global Health Crises
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Chapter 16
Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly: The Importance of Self-Care Promotion
Practice of the activity of caring as a learned behavior within a sociocultural context, which progresses according to the person’s development, contributing to the maintenance of health and disease prevention through healthy functioning, personal development and wellbeing.
Published in Chapter: Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly: The Importance of Self-Care Promotion; From: Handbook of Research on Health Systems and Organizations for an Aging Society
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Chapter 7
Reflections of Curriculum Narratives
In order to take care of your students, take care of yourself too. You can better help someone else when your own needs, such as hunger and sleep, are met.
Published in Chapter: Reflections of Curriculum Narratives; From: Using Narrative Writing to Enhance Healing During and After Global Health Crises
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Chapter 10
Turning PAGES with Health Coaching and Family Involvement
In order to take care of your loved one, take care of yourself too. You can better help someone else when your own needs, such as hunger and sleep, are met too.
Published in Chapter: Turning PAGES with Health Coaching and Family Involvement; From: Handbook of Research on Advancing Health Education through Technology
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Chapter 4
Social Self-Care: The Necessity of Turning Outward
The act of taking care of one’s own wellbeing by promoting their mental, physical, social, psychological, and spiritual health.
Published in Chapter: Social Self-Care: The Necessity of Turning Outward; From: Self-Care and Stress Management for Academic Well-Being
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Chapter 11
The Nexus of M-Health and Self-Care
It emerged from the concept of health promotion in the 1970s and describes what people do for themselves to establish and maintain their health and prevent and deal with illness.
Published in Chapter: The Nexus of M-Health and Self-Care; From: Mobile Health Applications for Quality Healthcare Delivery
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Chapter 5
Narratives of Curriculum Design
In order to take care of your loved one, take care of yourself too. You can better help someone else when your own needs, such as hunger and sleep, are met too.
Published in Chapter: Narratives of Curriculum Design; From: Using Narrative Writing to Enhance Healing
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Chapter 22
Lessons Learned: Equipping Interdisciplinary Scholars to Provide a Continuum of Mental and Behavioral Health Supports
Being cognizant of one’s needs and taking action to sustain or improve one’s well-being health, and happiness.
Published in Chapter: Lessons Learned: Equipping Interdisciplinary Scholars to Provide a Continuum of Mental and Behavioral Health Supports; From: Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Preparation for Equitable Special Education
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Chapter 2
Mindful Self-Care for Earlier Schooling: How Self-Care May Help Students Have the Emotional Competencies to Face Transitions at Younger Ages
Actively participating in activities that enhance our overall well-being, mental, and physical health. Must be practiced proactively for maximum benefits.
Published in Chapter: Mindful Self-Care for Earlier Schooling: How Self-Care May Help Students Have the Emotional Competencies to Face Transitions at Younger Ages; From: Supporting Children’s Well-Being During Early Childhood Transition to School
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Chapter 10
Play-Based Bereavement Centers for Children and Families
The intentional practice of supporting emotional, physical, and spiritual health to promote counselor wellness.
Published in Chapter: Play-Based Bereavement Centers for Children and Families; From: Developing and Sustaining Play Therapy Clinics
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Chapter 45
The Leadership Imperative of Self-Care
Prioritizing time and taking measures to ensure that you are maintaining physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health for optimum performance at work.
Published in Chapter: The Leadership Imperative of Self-Care; From: Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and Management
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Chapter 13
Ecological Approach to Higher Educator Wellness and Self-Care
The practice of taking care of oneself to maintain health and well-being.
Published in Chapter: Ecological Approach to Higher Educator Wellness and Self-Care; From: Self-Care and Stress Management for Academic Well-Being
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Chapter 7
Creating Space for Care: Sustaining the Emotional Self in Higher Education
Caring for oneself by regularly conducting activities that promote the well-being of the physical, emotional, and mental self.
Published in Chapter: Creating Space for Care: Sustaining the Emotional Self in Higher Education; From: The Emotional Self at Work in Higher Education
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Chapter 12
Building a Framework to Achieve Work-Life Balance: Advice From a Co-Working Couple
A collection of actions one takes to preserve and or improve their well-being as it pertains to their physical mental and emotional health.
Published in Chapter: Building a Framework to Achieve Work-Life Balance: Advice From a Co-Working Couple; From: The Emotional Self at Work in Higher Education
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Chapter 5
Accessing Empathy and Humility to Become a Better Advisor Across Cultures
The ability to care for oneself physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Published in Chapter: Accessing Empathy and Humility to Become a Better Advisor Across Cultures; From: Achieving Equity in Higher Education Using Empathy as a Guiding Principle
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Chapter 10
What Matters?: A Case Study of Primary School Teachers' Perspectives on Transition to School
Means students’ ability to take care of themselves, for example, eating by him/herself, going to the toilet and cleaning him/herself afterwards, taking care of their paperwork, putting things into their schoolbag in an orderly way and taking home what needs to be taken back.
Published in Chapter: What Matters?: A Case Study of Primary School Teachers' Perspectives on Transition to School; From: Supporting Children’s Well-Being During Early Childhood Transition to School
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Chapter 7
Reflections of Curriculum Narratives
In order to take care of your loved one, take care of yourself too. You can better help someone else when your own needs, such as hunger and sleep, are met too.
Published in Chapter: Reflections of Curriculum Narratives; From: Using Narrative Writing to Enhance Healing During and After Global Health Crises
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Chapter 10
Three Challenges of Early-Career Faculty and the Importance of Self-Care
The process of intentionally cultivating one’s wellbeing by focusing on one’s physical and emotional wellbeing as well as surrounding oneself with a network of supportive colleagues, friends, and family.
Published in Chapter: Three Challenges of Early-Career Faculty and the Importance of Self-Care; From: Navigating Post-Doctoral Career Placement, Research, and Professionalism
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Chapter 11
Learning to Live with Chronic Disease: Coronary Artery Disease
Is the capacity and ability of each individual to take care of their own health.
Published in Chapter: Learning to Live with Chronic Disease: Coronary Artery Disease; From: Handbook of Research on Health Systems and Organizations for an Aging Society
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Chapter 17
Supporting Faculty and Students During Pandemic Conditions: An Online Department Chair's Perspective
Talking an active role in maintaining and supporting mental health and/or wellness, particularly during periods of stress.
Published in Chapter: Supporting Faculty and Students During Pandemic Conditions: An Online Department Chair's Perspective; From: Handbook of Research on Developing a Post-Pandemic Paradigm for Virtual Technologies in Higher Education
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Chapter 4
Enhancing Well-Being: Exploring the Impact of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
Personal practices and activities undertaken to maintain and improve one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Published in Chapter: Enhancing Well-Being: Exploring the Impact of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality; From: Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality for Health and Wellbeing
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Chapter 13
Self-Care is Not Selfish: The Impact of Self-Care and Renewal on School Climate
Actively participating in activities that enhance our overall well-being, mental and physical health. Must be practiced proactively for maximum benefits.
Published in Chapter: Self-Care is Not Selfish: The Impact of Self-Care and Renewal on School Climate; From: Strategies and Methods for Implementing Trauma-Informed Pedagogy
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Chapter 12
Contribution of an Intelligent Virtual Assistant to Healthy Ageing in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Tasks performed by an individual to maintain or restore one’s health and to deal with disease, with or without the support of health professionals. It comprises, but it is not limited, to self-prevention, self-diagnosis, self-medication and self-management of disease and disability.
Published in Chapter: Contribution of an Intelligent Virtual Assistant to Healthy Ageing in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes; From: Exploring the Role of ICTs in Healthy Aging
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Chapter 14
When Helping Is Dangerous: Benefits and Risks to Providers Delivering Digital Crisis Intervention
Discretionary and enjoyable activities that provide relaxation, stress-relief, and renewal of body, mind, and spirit. These activities should be leisure in nature, not chores or other “to do” list items that might provide relief because a task has been completed, but do not provide a sense of renewal.
Published in Chapter: When Helping Is Dangerous: Benefits and Risks to Providers Delivering Digital Crisis Intervention; From: Digital Services in Crisis, Disaster, and Emergency Situations
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Chapter 2
Finding Wellness in Faraway Places: An Educator's Journey
The act(s) of taking care of oneself through behaviors that support mental, emotional, and physical wellness.
Published in Chapter: Finding Wellness in Faraway Places: An Educator's Journey; From: Self-Care and Stress Management for Academic Well-Being
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Chapter 8
Hidden Occupational Hazards for Social Service Providers
Discretionary time that is set aside to physically, emotionally, and spiritually rest, relax, and be refreshed.
Published in Chapter: Hidden Occupational Hazards for Social Service Providers; From: Invisible Victims and the Pursuit of Justice: Analyzing Frequently Victimized Yet Rarely Discussed Populations
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Chapter 30
Leading with Intention: The Power of Must, Will, and Now
Self-care involves living a more balanced life and acting on established best practices to promote your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being.
Published in Chapter: Leading with Intention: The Power of Must, Will, and Now; From: Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and Management
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Chapter 2
Applying Self-Care to Strategically Prevent Burnout in Early Career K-12 Teachers
Any activity done purposefully by an individual to care of one’s psychological, physical, or physical health.
Published in Chapter: Applying Self-Care to Strategically Prevent Burnout in Early Career K-12 Teachers; From: Supporting Early Career Teachers With Research-Based Practices
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Chapter 5
Leaders' Self-Care in Traumatic Times of Change
Any human regulatory function designed for the purpose of maintaining health management and overall wellness.
Published in Chapter: Leaders' Self-Care in Traumatic Times of Change; From: Role of Leadership in Facilitating Healing and Renewal in Times of Organizational Trauma and Change
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