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The Importance of Self Care

August 7, 2017 By Karl Shallowhorn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16kir8scDOo&feature=emb_title

It's vital that we all find time to practice self-care. This is especially important for clergy who are often in the position of being spiritual caregivers. This video explores this topic with practical tips on how to better take care of oneself.

Karl Shallowhorn
Karl Shallowhorn is the President and Founder of Shallowhorn Consulting,, LLC. He is also the Chair of the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition and serves as the Chair of Affiliate Relations for the Mental Health Association in New York State. He lives in Amherst, New York with his wife and their dog Sophie.

Filed Under: Healthy Living Tagged With: Mental Health Network, Self-care, UCC, United Church of Christ

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