Self-Care Awareness Month Reading List

September is National Self Care Awareness Month, and NASW-CA understands how important it is to prioritize yourself and your well-being. In honor of Self-Care Awareness Month, NASW-CA has compiled a reading list that can guide you on your self-care journey and create space for self-reflection and growth.

We would like to remind you that prioritizing yourself and your well-being is essential, not selfish. Self-care looks different for everyone – you can take time to nurture yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, financially, professionally, and practically. NASW-CA encourages folks to refocus their energy on their wellness. We also recognize that many of the systems social workers are involved in do not make self-care a priority. Systems change is essential to prioritize the sustainability of our field, and self-care is only one piece to the puzzle of preventing burnout.

What are some books and readings you recommend for social worker self-care? Contact Jane Kim at jkim.naswca@socialworkers.org with any additional book recommendations!

We are also honored to share Action for Happiness’s calendar and encourage folks to make time for themselves everyday. This calendar offers a daily dose of self-love to remind you to take care of yourself. Self-care isn’t limited to September – it’s crucial to maintain your physical, mental, and emotional well-being throughout the year.