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Welcome to our College of Education Self-care Initiative, informally called Self-care for U at Northridge, the SUN Program.

It is so wonderful that you are considering self-care as an important way to care for yourself and keep balance and health in your life. Self-care means taking responsibility for yourself to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle at work and in your personal world through individually determined, proactive activities. You are at your best when you attend to yourself in equal measure to others in day-to-day living! 

Self-Care News

Self-care and Mother's Day

May 4, 2026

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This week, as we celebrate Mother’s Day, it is important to remember the historical basis for this holiday. An article published by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum states “ There were repeated efforts to establish a Mother’s Day holiday and conflicting ideas about what it should stand for and how it should be observed. From a call for women to improve global policymaking and seek peace to a day to honor women’s work and role in the family, the history of the holiday reveals multiple insights into how mothers shape the world.” Read more

Self-care and kindness

April 27, 2026

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We typically think of focusing on ourselves and our wellbeing when we think about self-care. But we can also improve our own health when we express appreciation and kindness for others in our lives. Just as we feel warm, appreciated, and seen when others express kindness to us, we can benefit when we share these same feelings toward others. Natalie Buchwald, LMHC, has discussed research which shows that performing acts of kindness produces a rush of endorphins much the same as the chemical that floods our brains after exercise. She refers to this as The Helper's High. Read more

Self-care and Earth Day

April 20, 2026

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When we care for the earth, we care for ourselves and the generations to follow. Earth Day is this Wednesday, April 22nd, and several organizations are offering wonderful events celebrating Earth Day this month in Los Angeles.  Take a look at the list below and go enjoy the natural world around us. Read more

Self-care and self-compassion

April 14, 2026

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The practice of self-compassion offers a way to engage in healing and self-care during challenging times. Our world at this moment is full of so many challenges, hate, and ugliness, which may be causing many of us to be negatively impacted and to suffer. We also may be confronted by difficulties in our individual lives that leave us feeling down and discouraged. Dr. Kristin Neff, Associate Professor of Human Development and Culture, University of Texas at Austin, is an expert in the practice of self-compassion.  Read more

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