LECTURE PRESENTATION: Taking Care of Yourself

Taking Care of Yourself” introduces CNA students to the importance of self-care and healthy stress management in the caregiving profession. This curriculum-aligned presentation helps students recognize common sources and signs of stress, understand how unmanaged stress can affect their health and the quality of resident care, and identify practical coping strategies. Through relatable examples and student-friendly content, learners are encouraged to develop healthy habits, maintain appropriate boundaries, seek support when needed, and care for themselves so they can provide safe, compassionate, and dependable care to others.