Taking Care of You

Creatives Care is a nonprofit community that helps artists access free, affordable, high-quality mental healthcare through personalized care navigation and referrals. The organization also promotes mental health awareness, reduces stigma through education and outreach, and builds supportive communities through events and partnerships. To date, Creatives Care has counseled nearly 350 artists, vetted 300 clinicians, presented at major professional conferences, and was selected as the beneficiary of the 2025 World Doctors Orchestra fundraiser at Carnegie Hall

The video guides nurses and other healthcare workers through a gentle, trauma-informed 10-minute grounding meditation designed to reduce stress, regulate the nervous system, and promote a sense of safety and calm. It encourages participants to focus on their breathing, notice physical sensations, and stay present while emphasizing personal choice and self-compassion throughout the practice. The meditation aims to help healthcare professionals release tension, build resilience, and return to their work feeling more centered and emotionally supported.

This guided meditation encourages nurses and healthcare workers to let go of the stress from their shifts and focus on the present moment through deep breathing, grounding, and body awareness. It leads listeners in relaxing different parts of the body while acknowledging the physical and emotional demands of caregiving, promoting self-compassion and inner calm. The meditation concludes with positive affirmations that remind healthcare workers they are strong, capable, deserving of rest, and doing their best

This 5-minute morning meditation is designed to help nurses, nursing students, new graduates, and internationally educated nurses reduce stress, ease anxiety, and practice self-love before starting their day. Through guided breathing, visualization, and positive affirmations, it encourages listeners to release tension, build confidence, and reconnect with their strength and purpose. The meditation reminds healthcare workers that caring for themselves is just as important as caring for others and that they are capable, resilient, and deserving of peace.

Breathwork is a simple, free, and effective way to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and support both mental and physical health through intentional breathing techniques. Practices such as 4-7-8 breathing, alternate nostril breathing, bumblebee breath, and box breathing can help promote relaxation, lower anxiety, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. By incorporating breathwork into a daily routine, individuals can build resilience, manage stress more effectively, and experience lasting health benefits over time.