Therapeutic Thursday: Talking about Self-Care

Children making puppets in Art Therapy of themselves as grownups.

What is missing in your life? What could you use more or less of?

family

balance      self-esteem  tenderness   composure   love          recognition

generosity   centering    activity      confidence    caring       awareness

health       motivation     sharing      solitude     strength    knowledge

skill          music         devotion     energy       laughter        opportunities

laughter    fitness      challenges    support     serenity        contemplation

relaxation   variety      trust        comfort     insight       self-expression

structure   joy           harmony    nutrition    control        companionship

romance     touching     sex          intimacy     sleep        accomplishments

money       patience     integration beauty      surrender   commitment

flexibility   education   training     sensitivity   communion  coordination

exercise     experience receptivity faith         forgiveness   responsibility

freedom     purpose     self-control compassion acceptance  self-awareness

peace        love          passion      hope         creativity   contribution 

play         respect      loyalty      trust           belonging   validation

guidance    fun          safety       security     progress    being listened to

connection touch        attention    calmness    warmth     non-judgment