Dear NJAMC Friends,
There are many emotions that I am experiencing as we as a country
experience this trauma.
I invite all of us to embrace not only self-care but community care.
Some care practices I will be doing for myself to hold space for complex
emotions that are coming up.
- going for a walk in nature
- limiting my social media and news to new information
- reaching out to at least one of my colleagues to check-in
- drink a cup of tea while having a heavy blanket on my feet
Carol has also shared that she reminds herself to step outside to gaze at
the stars every evening.
Hoping to email you all soon in preparation for our next meeting, until
then hoping you are safe and healthy.
The work that we do is so important, and our own mental health is also just
as important.
--
Warmly,
Joana Couto, NCC, LAC
President (2020-2021)
The New Jersey Association for Multicultural Counseling
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