Interested in updating your knowledge on Self Care using the social determinants of health as a framework. What we will cover:
Week 1: Introduction to Self-Care & Social Determinants of Health
Lesson 1: Understanding the social determinants of health framework
Lesson 2: Self-assessment of your current health determinants
Exercise: Personal health inventory mapping
Bonus: Welcome guide with course navigation and community guidelines
Week 2: Economic Stability & Financial Wellness
Lesson 1: Understanding the connection between financial health and physical/mental wellbeing
Lesson 2: Practical budgeting and financial stress management techniques
Exercise: Creating a sustainable financial self-care plan
Bonus: Stress-reduction techniques for financial worries
Week 3: Education, Health Literacy & Informed Decision-Making
Lesson 1: Developing critical health information evaluation skills
Lesson 2: Communicating effectively with healthcare providers
Exercise: Building your personal health resource library
Bonus: Guide to reliable health information sources
Week 4: Social & Community Context
Lesson 1: Assessing your social network's impact on wellbeing
Lesson 2: Building supportive relationships and setting boundaries
Exercise: Community resource mapping for health support
Bonus: Conversation starters for difficult health discussions
Week 5: Neighborhood & Built Environment
Lesson 1: How your physical environment affects your health
Lesson 2: Creating health-promoting spaces at home
Exercise: Environmental health audit and improvement plan
Bonus: Accessible modifications for various living situations
Week 6: Healthcare Access & Quality
Lesson 1: Informed Consent - Navigating the healthcare system effectively
Lesson 2: Preventive care strategies and self-advocacy
Exercise: Creating your personalized healthcare access plan
Bonus: Template for tracking medical appointments and information
Week 7: Daily Health Behaviors
Lesson 1: Nutrition, movement, and sleep as integrated health practices
Lesson 2: Sustainable habit formation techniques
Exercise: Designing realistic daily health routines
Bonus: Quick reference guide for healthy habit implementation
Week 8: Integration & Sustainable Practice
Lesson 1: Creating your comprehensive self-care plan
Lesson 2: Maintaining motivation and overcoming common barriers
Exercise: 3-month self-care implementation calendar
Bonus: Graduation certificate and community celebration
