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If you’re thinking: “I don’t have time for this!!” Please keep reading.

Maintaining physical and mental health is one way that PSP family members can support their own wellbeing. SSOs (spouses or significant others) have reported using self-care strategies to manage stress. However, there can be barriers to practicing self-care. Some SSOs have shared that they do not have the time for self-care and that being told that they should do it feels like an added burden.

Finding small moments to focus on your own needs, in a way that fits your lifestyle, that does not feel like an extra responsibility, is one way to incorporate practices that support wellbeing.

Things to consider…

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Below is a comprehensive resource on self-care from the SSO Wellbeing Course. If you are interested in learning more about the SSO Wellbeing Course, click here.

This document is for individual, personal use only. To request permission for broader use, contact PSPNET.

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