Self-Care and the Care Economy
| Course Code | CCCS-101 |
|---|---|
| Lecture hours per week | 2 |
| Lab hours per week | |
| Course Availability | Open |
| Description | This course introduces students to the essential role of self-care in sustaining ethical, effective and compassionate practice within the care economy. Grounded in trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and culturally responsive principles, the course examines the personal, interpersonal, organizational and structural factors that shape practitioner well-being. Students explore worker well-being and resilience through experiential learning, guided reflection and evidence-informed strategies. Learners will develop a personalized, context-appropriate self-care framework that aligns with professional standards, community expectations and long-term career sustainability. |