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Self-Care 101Self Care Personality Types

Presented by Amanda Smith, LCSW

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Self-Care 101Hello and Welcome!

❖ My name is Amanda Smith, LCSW ❖ I am a Therapist in North Carolina ❖ I specialize in Self-Care and Anxiety❖ I practice Cognitive Behavioral

Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy

❖ I believe that you are the expert of yourself and your healing.

Amanda Smith, MA, MSW, LCSW



Self-care 101In this Groupinar, we will focus on...

What are self-care personality types?

Which self-care

personality type are you? How to personalize

your self- care



self-care 101● Self-care is a personalized experience● It is most effective when it aligns with your

lifestyle and interest● Most self-care practices can fit into

specific categories (see table) ● We are each uniquely drawn to these

categories● Some categories are not a match for● Categorizing self-care helps us find what

works best for us

Creativity Learning

Physical Activity Relaxation

What are self-care personality types?



Name three things that bring you joy right now.



self-care 101Categories of Self-Care

CreativityArt, Music, Decorating, Cooking, Journaling, Photography, Blogging, Performing arts etc.

LearningReading, Podcasts, Writing, Book clubs,

researching, DIY projects, Technology etc.

Physical ActivityFitness, Outdoor activities, Adventures,

Competitions/Races, Hands on projects etc.

Relaxation Yoga, Meditation, Massages, Reflection,

Stillness, Downtime, Comfortable environment



Creativity Learning


Which two of these categories best fit your lifestyle and interests?

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self-care 101

Creativity Learning


Creativity Learning


Creativity Learning


Calm Creative Creative Genius

What is your self-care personality type?

Creative DoerAll slides from this series are available at amandasmithlcsw.com


self-care 101

Creativity Learning


Creativity Learning


Creativity Learning


Mindful Guru Mindful Doer


Active ThinkerAll slides from this series are available at amandasmithlcsw.com


self-care 101Your Self-Care Strategies

Personality Type Do This Not that

Calm Creative(creativity + relaxation)

Journaling, Drawing, Coloring, Yoga, Creating atmosphere

Things that take a lot of energy and require direction

Creative Doer(creativity + physical activity)

Performing arts, Competitions, Fitness classes, Travel

Things that you find boring

Creative Genius(creativity + learning)

Traveling, Museums, DIY projects, Cooking, Art classes, Photography

Things without an understood purpose

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self-care 101Your Self-Care Strategies

Personality Type Do This Not that

Mindful Guru (learning + relaxation)

reading, learning about relaxation, guided meditation, body scans

Things are fast paced and require energy

Active Thinker (learning + physical activity)

Weightlifting, fitness classes, nature hiking, tracking health trends, competitions

Things that are slow paced or unexciting and require patience

Mindful Doer(physical activity + relaxation)

Power yoga, Pilates, Stretching, Extended cool downs, brief meditation,

Things that are complicated with no active component.



Self-Care 101Things to keep in mind….

● This is a way of thinking, not necessarily a definitive list of strategies

● Your self-care personality type can ebb and flow, so assess yourself regularly

● You may match with more than one type● Self-care is a personalized experience-

some of these things may not fit for you● If any of this was helpful, that’s something!

Remember to take yourself into consideration when planning your self-care



How will you use this experience to improve

your self-care practices?



Self-Care 101 Series

Physical Self-Care


https://amandasmithlcsw.com/selfcare101/self-care-basics

https://amandasmithlcsw.com/self-shame/

https://amandasmithlcsw.com/selfcare101/self-care-personality-types

https://amandasmithlcsw.com/selfcare101/emotional-self-care/

https://amandasmithlcsw.com/selfcare101/physical-self-care

https://amandasmithlcsw.com/selfcare101/social-self-care/

https://amandasmithlcsw.com/selfcare101/resource-roundup/

https://amandasmithlcsw.com/selfcare101/self-care-moment/


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