Self Care
How do you implement self-care?
open answer
YES! stress leads to burnout but you can feel stressed without being burnout
What is burnout?
What does RA mean?
Resident Assistant
Do you have resources as an RA?
YES!
What's the definition of Self-Care?
the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health
taking on too much work, not being satisfied in your position, not knowing how to do your job, not being organized.
negativity, mental distance from work, irritability, loss of interest in normal interests and exhaustion
If you are handling a crisis who do you call?
Depends on the crisis but usually DPS
Do we have a crisis counselor on call?
Yes
why is self care important?
Is stress healthy?
yes, but to a certain level
How do you protect against burnout?
self-care, and understanding your limits
What are the responsibilities of the RA on Duty?
rounds, checking fire extinguishers, submitting necessary work orders, unpropping doors, putting up/taking down flyers
Where can you find a counselor at SEMO?
The Center for Behavioral Health and Accessibility
what are unhealthy coping mechanisms?
binge drinking, excessive shopping, drugs, excessive exercise, over or under eating, procrastination, overuse of self care
How can you help a colleague that is showing signs of burnout?
Ask if they could use support, listen to them, encourage them to take a break, encourage them to speak to their Hall Director and/or a Counselor
When are courtesy hours?
24/7
Where is the Center for Behavioral Health and Accessibility located?
Crisp Hall Room 201-202
Is setting boundaries a form of self-care?
yes, until you overuse your boundaries
what are work stressor?
taking on too much or too little, not knowing what's going on, procrastination, improper support
How do you help a supervisor that shows sign of burnout?
Ask if they feel comfortable talking to you, listen to them, encourage them to seek out help
How many learning communities are there at SEMO?
200 bonus if you can name them
6
Business, CyberHawks, Honors, SEMO Startups, Sport Management, Tomorrows Teachers
How do you handle a resident in crisis?
1. make sure they are not a harm to themselves or others
2. contact the HDOD, they will then contact DPS and/or the Crisis counselor
3. stay with and support the resident
4. file an incident report in a timely manner