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Self-Care Toolkit: Getting Back Out There

What's Inside

When you're putting yourself out there after a burn injury, it's important to take care of your mental health. 

Self-Care Tools

In this workshop, join Dr. Lise Deguire and a panel of burn survivors to discuss how it feels to interact with others, techniques to prepare for social situations, and ways to practice self-care. Be sure to download the self-care workbook of prompts and activities to build a personalized plan for thriving in social situations.

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ABOUT THE PANELISTS

Dr. Lise Deguire (moderator) graduated from Tufts University and earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Hahnemann/Widener University. She is the author of her memoir, Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience From a Burn Survivor. She is a blogger for Psychology Today and has appeared on NPR, NBC, ABC, FOX, Sirius XM and numerous podcasts. Dr. Deguire writes a blog about psychological resilience issues and is a national keynote speaker. She lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with her husband, Douglas Behan, has two wonderful daughters, and one rambunctious dog. Connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.


Audra Bryant is a performing artist, life coach, and burn survivor. Audra was burned at 18 months old and did not look at herself in the mirror until she was 25 years old. Audra created this show to assist others in shifting their perspective and seeing their beauty "scars and all!" 


Jon Zawislak was burned in a home explosion in 2019. Since then, he has overcome homelessness, overwhelming medical debt, and stigma within his small town. He lives in Alpha, a small town in Northern Michigan, where he now holds public office and plays a leadership role in the Alpha Restoration Committee.