When something goes wrong, or you feel hurt or sad, how do you care for yourself? Do you give yourself the same care you would if you had a broken leg? In our society, we don't typically get taught how to care for ourselves when our emotions get hurt. The concept of emotional first aid is a practical tool created by Guy Winch to help us recognize that our psychological wellbeing is dependent on how we care for ourselves when things get hard.

I would love to hear what strategies you will use after listening to this episode. Connect with me by email at [email protected], on my website melaniewelch.ca, or through Instagram where I'm @melaniewelchmd.

4 components of emotional hygeine:

1. Recognizing our emotions

2. Mindfulness

3. Self-compassion

4. Connection with others

Resources for this episode:

https://www.guywinch.com/