The workshop explored concepts of stress, trauma stewardship (the practice of caring for oneself in order to remain effective in caring for others), boundaries, mindfulness and “letting go.” Mary and Regina offered tools to help participants create desired balance in their lives, to assist in value clarification and to create concrete plans for self-care. Self-care is both a skill and an art, so of course they emphasized the importance of practice and repetition to identify successful strategies and minimize barriers.
The session closed with participants making a commitment: