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    Staff Self-Care Plan

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    The document outlines a staff self-care plan, noting that stress can affect anyone working with trauma. It recommends regularly taking care of one's physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and workplace well-being. This includes getting enough sleep, spending time with others, expressing emotions constructively, spending time in nature, and setting boundaries at work. It prompts identifying stressful situations and signs of stress, as well as helpful and unhelpful responses from others during difficult times. The plan encourages developing a support system and strategies for managing stress.

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    The document outlines a staff self-care plan, noting that stress can affect anyone working with trauma. It recommends regularly taking care of one's physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and workplace well-being. This includes getting enough sleep, spending time with others, expressing emotions constructively, spending time in nature, and setting boundaries at work. It prompts identifying stressful situations and signs of stress, as well as helpful and unhelpful responses from others during difficult times. The plan encourages developing a support system and strategies for managing stress.

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    The document outlines a staff self-care plan, noting that stress can affect anyone working with trauma. It recommends regularly taking care of one's physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and workplace well-being. This includes getting enough sleep, spending time with others, expressing emotions constructively, spending time in nature, and setting boundaries at work. It prompts identifying stressful situations and signs of stress, as well as helpful and unhelpful responses from others during difficult times. The plan encourages developing a support system and strategies for managing stress.

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    The document outlines a staff self-care plan, noting that stress can affect anyone working with trauma. It recommends regularly taking care of one's physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and workplace well-being. This includes getting enough sleep, spending time with others, expressing emotions constructively, spending time in nature, and setting boundaries at work. It prompts identifying stressful situations and signs of stress, as well as helpful and unhelpful responses from others during difficult times. The plan encourages developing a support system and strategies for managing stress.

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    Whether Ive personally been affected by trauma or not, there are times when I feel stressed. As a human being, I can
    be affected by the trauma experienced by others. I need to know myself and my reactions well enough to devise my
    own plan for maintaining good mental health under stress.

    1. Things I do regularly to take care of myself.

    Physical Self-Care Psychological Self-Care

    Do physical activities that are fun for me Be curious


    Eat regular, healthy meals (e.g., breakfast and lunch) Do something at which I am a beginner
    Exercise Engage my intelligence in a new area: museum,
    art, performance, sport event, other culture
    Get enough sleep Let others know different aspects of me
    Get massages or other body work Make time for self-reflection
    Get medical care when needed Meditate
    Get regular medical care for prevention Notice my inner experience: dreams, thoughts,
    imagery, feelings
    Practice martial arts Practice receiving from others
    Stretch Read literature unrelated to work
    Take a break from demanding technology See a psychotherapist or counselor for myself
    Take day trips or mini-vacations Spend time outdoors
    Take time off when Im sick Say no to extra responsibilities sometimes
    Take time to be sexual Take steps to decrease stress in my life
    Take vacations Write in a journal
    Wear clothes I like Other:
    Other: Other:

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    Workplace/Professional Self-Care Workplace/Professional Self-Care

    Arrange my workspace so it is comfortable and Negotiate for my needs (benefits, quiet time,
    comforting raises, time off)
    Ask for help when I need it Set limits with clients and colleagues
    Balance my workload so no one day is too much Take a real break every few hours
    Get regular supervision or consultation Take time to chat with coworkers
    Have a peer support group Take time to eat lunch
    Identify projects or tasks that are exciting, growth- Use paid time off
    promoting, and rewarding
    Make quiet time to complete tasks Other:

    Emotional Self-Care Spiritual Self-Care

    Allow myself to cry Cherish optimism and hope


    Express my outrage in constructive ways Be open to mystery, to not knowing
    Feel proud of myself Express gratitude
    Find things that make me laugh Be open to inspiration
    Maintain contact with supportive people Appreciate lifes nonmaterial aspects
    Nurture others Have awe-filled experiences
    Play with children Celebrate with rituals meaningful to me
    Pursue comforting activities, objects, people, Identify that which is meaningful to me and notice
    relationships, places its place in my life
    Reread favorite books, rewatch favorite movies Read inspirational literature
    Spend time with others whose company I enjoy Memorialize loved ones who have died
    Stay in contact with important people in my life Make time for prayer, meditation, reflection
    Stop and breathe deeply as needed Sing
    Support causes I believe in Spend time in nature
    Talk to myself kindly Listen to inspiring music
    Other: Participate in a spiritual gathering or group
    Other: Other:
    Adapted from Volk, K. T., Grandin, M., & Clervil, R. (2008). What about you? A workbook for those who work with others. Toronto, Ontario:
    The National Center on Family Homelessness.

    2. Situations or experiences that I tend to find stressful or overwhelming.


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    3. Signs that I am becoming stressed or overwhelmed (e.g., raised voice, upset face, impatience, exhaustion, loss
    of social life, strong reactions to minor issues).
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    4. My appearance and behavior when I start to lose control (e.g., red face, excessive politeness, swearing, not able
    to listen, blaming, walking away).
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    5. My actions when I lose it (e.g., yell, cry, shut down, get aggressive).
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    6. Things I find helpful when I feel upset, stressed out, or overwhelmed (things that I do for myself and ways that other
    people can help me).

    Activity Activity

    Deep breathing Reading


    Drawing or painting Taking a nap
    Exercising Taking a shower
    Having someone give me suggestions Walking
    Having someone sit and listen Watching TV
    Having time and space to calm down Writing in a journal
    Listening to music Yoga or stretching
    Looking at pictures Other:
    Other: Other:

    7. Responses from others that are not helpful when Im feeling upset, stressed out, or overwhelmed.

    Not Helpful Not Helpful

    Suggestions or advice Raising their voices


    Touching me Talking to me
    Telling me what to do Telling me it will be fine
    Other: Other:
    Other: Other:

    8. People I can go to for support when I need it.


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