True/False
Self-care is defined as the activities that individual(s) take to improve or restore their own health. Engagement in this is associated with lower stress levels, higher levels of positive affect, flourishing, compassion satisfaction, and quality of life.
True.
Why do we need self-care? When do we need self-care?
To avoid the risks that accompany empathy based stress--compassion fatigue, burnout, secondary traumatic stress/vicarious trauma.
We need self-care implementation daily from small daily habits to larger implementation strategies that fill your cup.
When working from home, what are some ways to improve your wellbeing?
What day is International Self-Care Day?
July 24th
Culture itself is not just important—it’s this kind of tool that protects against mental health challenges.
Protective Factor
Self-care is an ethical obligation of mental health professionals and those in helping professions.
True
This term is when someone becomes numb to the suffering of others, feels less able to display empathy, or loses hope in the ability to help.
Compassion Fatigue
Tell us one way you practice self-care to nourish your spiritual well-being?
Open ended :)
What popular beverage is known for its soothing benefits and is often enjoyed before bed?
Chamomile tea or other herbal teas.
Spending time with these individuals across generations strengthens connection and promotes resilience.
Elders -and- youth
Most people skip self-care because they don’t believe it’s important.
False. Many people do believe self-care is important—but they skip it because of lack of time, guilt, exhaustion, cultural or family expectations, or the belief they have to earn rest. The barriers are often emotional or structural—not a lack of awareness.
The index of the dislocation between what people are and what they have to do. It represents an erosion in values, dignity, spirit and will—an erosion of the human soul. It is a malady that spreads gradually and continuously over time, putting people into a downward spiral
Burnout
What helps you stay committed to self-care when things get hard?
Open-ended.
What activity is known to boost endorphin release, causing happiness?
What is laughter. :) In Indigenous cultures across the globe, you will find laughter in every circle in the darkest and happiest times. It is one resiliency tool handed down to us from our ancestors.
This activity engages the senses and uplifts spiritual connections to cultural identity while also promoting other areas of wellness.
Drumming, singing, dancing.
If you love your job and feel passionate about your work, you are less likely to experience burnout and don't need to worry about self-care.
False. Loving your job doesn't protect you from burnout. In fact, passionate professionals are often more at risk because they may overextend themselves or ignore signs of stress. Self-care is essential no matter how fulfilling your work is.
This occurs when oppressed groups/individuals internalize feelings such as anger and rage, and manifest their feelings through behaviors such as gossip, jealousy, putdowns and blaming
Lateral Violence
Give a suggestion on how someone can strengthen their support network and social connections.
Open ended
What activity is described as a natural antidepressant?
Exercise
What long-standing practice do Indigenous people and other cultures across the globe use to restore and cleanse energy to induce calmness, connection, and grounding?
Smudging! Sayiipomapi Mistahmi Poosit--Sukapi Kookit: Take away the bad, bring the good.
TTAs are not at risk for secondary traumatic stress.
False. TTAs are at risk for secondary traumatic stress for these reasons:
Listening to difficult stories repeatedly (we hear what is happening across tribal communities--personal stories, systemic failures, community suffering).
Feeling Helpless or Frustrated- Wanting to help but being limited
Being the Holder of Collective Pain
Open-ended responses
The natural emotions and behaviors resulting from exposure to traumatic material and the stress of helping a traumatized or suffering person
Secondary Traumatic Stress
How do you care for your wellness while staying connected to what’s happening in the world?
Open-ended
What technique describes self-care activities that enhance self-awareness?
Mindfulness
Going to ceremony strengthens which area of wellness?
Spiritual-Connection to something bigger than yourself.
Social- Being with community in a good way
Emotional- Praying and painting during ceremony to let go of what is hurting, and for renewal for brightness ahead
Cultural- Remembering who you are and the strength in our tools handed down from our ancestors