College of Education Self-Care

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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 during times of war

March 30, 2026

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As wars escalate in the Middle East, witnessing war-time violence can trigger anxiety, depression, and traumatic stress, and can have a significant impact on our quality of life as well as our physical health. Many of us are also actively engaged in activities related to these wars. This is a reminder of the importance to maintain balance and take care of ourselves at this critical time in our lives. As one way to do this, CSUN continues to offer the Calm app for phones and computers free for all CSUN employees, including paid student assistants. In addition to short, guided meditations, this app offers specialized music playlists to help with stress and focus, mindful movement video and audio, relaxing sleep stories, tailored content for students and for children, wisdom-filled masterclasses led by experts, and much more. Read more

Self-care and anxiety

March 23, 2026

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There are many reasons to feel anxious due to the toxic state of our current geopolitical world right now. Feelings of uneasiness or fear can lead to both mental and physical stress reactions and take a toll on our wellbeing. So how can we engage in self-care to maintain balance in these uncertain times? Read more

Self-care and Women's History Month

March 9, 2026

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March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women and their transformative contributions to our world which often involve well-being and self-care for us all. The Calm app has a wonderful overview about the importance of Women’s History Month. Read more

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