I make dedicated time for meals daily and go to the grocery store regularly.
What is how do I make sure I eat healthy?
100
I get support from my supervisor so that I have a place to "put" the uncomfortable feelings.
What is how do I take care of myself when a client swears at me, is abusive to me, or otherwise makes me feel unsafe / uncomfortable?
100
When a person has given of themselves so much, and isn't able to take care of themselves in the work as well as they used to be able to. When this happens it impacts the daily life of care workers by causing fatigue, frustration, or apathy resulting from prolonged stress, overwork, or the emotional intensity of one's work.
What is Burnout?
100
I make sure to get support for the difficult cases by __________.
What is letting my supervisor know that I have some difficult cases rather than assuming she knows they are difficult?
100
I ride my motorcycle, I play with my pet(s), I go to movies that are not about trauma, I visit with friends and family.
What are ways I practice self-care?
200
I see my PCP regularly, take all of my medications as prescribed, and follow all of my doctor's instructions.
What is how do I make sure I'm physically healthy?
200
I use my experience as best as I can to determine if my suspicions are correct, and I get help from and I tell a supervisor ASAP that day.
What is how do I deal with it when a client shows up and appears to be under the influence of illicit substances?
200
When a care worker has exhaustion and diminished interest in the work and/or clients. It is a result of chronic occupational stress. This can impact care workers, teachers, public servants, clinicians and many others whose role is to care for others.
What is Burnout?
200
I try to arrive on time with a full belly before my shift so I can avoid this.
What is rushing around with little time to breathe before my visit starts?
200
I celebrate fun things, I remember the good in life, I laugh, I dance, I sing and I look for joy!
What are ways I can stay positive despite the intensity of this work?
300
When I bump into a client at the park, grocery store or other public place I try to remember this.
What is how do I practice limit setting and clear and appropriate boundaries?
300
I help the child to feel more comfortable and empowered, and help him/her to focus on the visiting parent in a comfortable way.
What is how do I deal with it when the kids want to leave halfway through the visit, and the visiting parent clearly doesn't want that to happen?
300
People who work in these fields are all potential candidates for burnout.
What is law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, teachers, social workers, health care aids, health care workers and SUPERVISED VISITATION WORKERS?
300
When I am in a visit, and I feel myself getting anxious I know I can do this to help calm myself down.
What is take deep breaths?
300
I read, I write, I look at sunsets, I reflect, I meditate, I do yoga.
What are ways I can be quiet, still, calm, and/or centered?
400
I go to the gym, walk in the park, jog, play with my active child(ren) and/or pet(s)...
What is how do I make sure I get enough Exercise?
400
When reading the family history about sexual abuse of the child I was feeling overwhelmed and anxious. When I talked to my supervisor about this she told me it sounded like I was ____________.
What is triggered?
400
I take vacation days, sick days when I am sick, and am cautious not to overschedule myself.
What is how do I pay attention to my needs in terms of time management?
400
I sing and celebrate life, I look to connect with others, I try to find the good in people. All of these help me to _____.
What is prevent Burnout?
500
Noticing my feet on the ground, the chair against my back, colors in the room, taking soothing breaths, holding onto something cold, and (or) focusing on the sound of a supportive person's voice are ______________.