Self Care
Lying down and listening to music with your eyes closed, falls under which category?
Sensory
If you are having difficulty ending sessions within the hour, what do you do?
Speak with supervisor.
Create a structured plan and present it to your client.
True/False
I need to take other's feelings into consideration before reporting to management in regards to situations.
False.
If your coworker tells you personal information and it makes you feel uncomfortable, what do you do?
tell them clearly and politely in that moment that you don’t want to know further information.
What should you avoid when it comes to interacting with clients?
Excessive Self-Disclosure
Walk in nature and reflecting on the beauty around you, falls under which category?
Spiritual
When should you begin setting boundaries with your client?
If you are having difficulty with something/someone, what do you do?
Communicate with Leadership.
You should always prepare yourself for boundary _______
violations
What is burnout?
a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands.
What were the 4 categories of self-care activities?
Emotional
Spiritual
Physical
Sensory
What is the one quality you should be free of when it comes to setting boundaries with your client?
Guilt-free.
True/False
It is ok for me to take days off and focus on myself, without the fear of retaliation.
True.
It is important to read your coworker's body language when providing them with information. and Why?
True.
Body language says a lot and it can inform you if she feels uncomfortable with the topic you have brought up.
True/False
It is important that you do not acknowledge your client’s feelings, as it will prevent you from the plan you had in place.
False.
What are some emotional activities that can be completed to focus on your self-care?
Keep a daily journal.
See a therapist.
Write a list of “feeling words” to expand your emotional vocabulary.
Make time to be with a friend or family member.
Let yourself cry when you need to.
If your client has has a stressful week, what is something that you can do upon starting the session?
Start the session with a relaxation or grounding exercise that helps focus the client.
True/False
If I am given a task and it is unrealistic for me to complete it, I should not inform management.
False.
True/False
If you have build an outside relationship with your coworker, you should be concerned about personal information about yourself being shared with others.
True
If your hour is up with your client, what should you do?
Explain to your client that the hour is up, but during the next session you will address the remaining.
Make sure to keep your promises and do not promise anything you cannot do.
Why should we practice self-care?
Open for discussion
What is Crisis vs Crisis of the Week?
•Crisis
–Safety threats to self, others, property that need immediate attention
–Caregiver/client is overwhelmed and the high level of distress is interfering with functioning
–Recent loss or other significant life event (e.g., death in the family, sudden homelessness)
•Crisis of the Week
–No immediate threats to safety
–Stressful but not overwhelming
What shouldn't you fear when going to management with a concern?
Retaliation and/or Guilt
When it comes to respecting other's boundaries, you should (4)
•Focus on respect
•Listen fully
•Listen to verbal cues
•Recognize body language
What is Vicarious Trauma?
the emotional residue of exposure that individuals have from working with people as they are hearing their trauma stories and become witnesses to the pain, fear, and terror that trauma survivors have endured