Trauma
A threat to one's perceived sense of safety, security and well being
"What is a traumatic event".
Reaction to a stimulus that disturbs physical/mental equilibrium
What is the definition of Stress
Active Pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health
What is WELLNESS?
Being inspired by and learning from survivors of trauma and their story
What is Vicarious resilience.
State of physical,emotional, and mental exhaustion by long term involvement in emotionally demanding situation.
What is burn out
The profound shift in world view that occurs in people when they work with individuals who have experienced trauma: their fundamental beliefs about the world are altered and possibly damaged
What is vicarious trauma
Evolutionary, life saving adaptation that exists among all living creatures
What is Fight, Flight or Freeze reaction
Physical, financial, enviornmental, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, occupational and social
What are the 8 Dimensions of Wellness
The pleasure you derive from the work, the meaningfulness of your contribution.
What is Compassion Satisfaction
What is a correctional officer.
A combination of physical, emotional and spiritual depletion associated with caring for individuals with significant emotional pain and physical distress
What is compassion fatigue
This "zone" indicates optimum stress
What is Eustress
What is self talk?
The process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress—
What is resilence?
Poor Organizational Health, Lost productivity, Staff Turnover
What happens when Organizations don't address Vicarious Trauma.
Gradual wear and tear of the spirit, soul and body of correctional staff as they adapt to the demands of their work place and careers
What is Correctional Fatigue
Less dramatic, more gradual. Low intensity but more pervasive which "piles up". Can be just as damaging as a critical incident or traumatic event
What is cumulative stress.
When people use their own experiences to help each other.Giving and receiving support. This could be sharing knowledge or providing emotional support, social interaction or practical help
What is peer support
Increased hopefulness, increased optimism, belief in overcoming trauma/barriers, greater perspective
What are examples of the impact of vicarious resilence.
39% - higher than general population
What is the percentage of correctional officers who complete suicide?
Increased irritability, less ability to feel joy, low self esteem, substance abuse, depression, chronic lateness, exhaustion
What are signs/symptoms of Correctional Fatigue
Death of a loved one, child birth, promotion, moving, starting a new job are examples of
What are stressors
What are examples of self care practices.
Leadership & Mission, Management & Supervision
Employee Empowerment & Work Enviornment
Training & Professional Development
Staff Health & Wellness
19% of correctional officer experience this diagnosis which is higher than road officers and veterans from America's recent wars?
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD.