Episode 2
Self-care with Simmone Kilgore
In this episode, Dr. Nicole Robinson and her cohost, trauma therapist Simone Kilgore, talk about self-care. They talk about what self-care is and how it would benefit us. They talk about coping, about taking care of ourselves by developing some habits and making healthier choices. They talk about what we need to do when it comes to self-care, how can other people or our family members help us in this area, and they share some tips about self-care practices we need to incorporate in our daily life. Self-care is a choice. It provides a balance. It encourages. Do not be bitter and resentful towards others because you did not integrate self-care into your life. Be encouraged and set a self-care plan – today!
Episode highlights
03:34 – We need self-care because it provides a balance. It also teaches your loved ones that you are worthy and they also know how to treat you.
06:31 – You have to figure out how it would benefit you, and you do that by understanding what you value. It is important to gift yourself.
10:53 – Self-care is important because it puts us in a position where we build up our reserve.
11:45 – Put together that self-care plan, and remember to keep putting yourself first.
12:15 – Journaling is a self-care technique as a way to release emotions and reduce stress and anxiety.
Contact information and other resources
Our cohost today was Simmone Kilgore. Simmone is an experienced Crisis Counselor and Crisis Intervention Screener and now Trauma Therapist; a licensed Professional Counselor, focusing mainly on the Neurobiology of Trauma, Trauma-Informed Care, Trauma Specific-Interventions, Community Trauma, Culturally Specific Outreach, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Self-Care. She understands how trauma impacts a survivor’s neurobiology, which dictates how survivors process information and mediates behavior. She currently consults and contracts with Children’s Hospital, Milwaukee Public Schools, Sojourner Family Peace Center, Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention, local churches, and youth group homes sharing information relating to trauma, trauma reactions, emotion-regulation, healthy relationships, and safety planning.
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