In my current position I work with families who have experienced complex trauma. They are referred to us after they have had an open case with the Department of Children and Family Services or through the Department of Probation. They can have the added stressful component of having a judge involved in the decision making in their family if they have an open court case. Their entry into the Child And Welfare system is usually for the identified youth or youths in the house. However, the trauma usually stems from generations of neglect and abuse that have been continuous in the history of the family. When reading the initial enrollment packets you can ascertain that the abuse has happened to the grandmother and then the child and now the
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I choose foods that I really like to eat on a regular basis. I must admit I know that I need to exercise more and that would assist with balancing my stress levels. But right now I don’t have the time. I also get regular check ups as a preventative measure to ensure I’m taking good care of my body.
What I do now includes pampering myself especially on a hard day or week. I take time off without being on call. I go to the spa, get my nails done and make sure my hair looks fabulous. Because all of those things make me feel great. I plan big celebrations for my families’ accomplishments and milestones. I take great joy in seeing their smiling faces. I also plan vacations that make the whole family happy which can be difficult to please all four of us.
I realize how important it is for me to take care of myself especially in this field. I have been in this field for a long time and I know that sometimes I take home some of my clients pain. It is especially difficult when it involves vulnerable children who have experienced complex trauma and are still in a bad place. If I feel worn out I know that I need to stop and take a minute to assess where I am and take a breath. Everyone needs a respite every now and then I just need to do mine intentionally or I will become emotionally and physically drained then I’m no good for
I choose foods that I really like to eat on a regular basis. I must admit I know that I need to exercise more and that would assist with balancing my stress levels. But right now I don’t have the time. I also get regular check ups as a preventative measure to ensure I’m taking good care of my body.
What I do now includes pampering myself especially on a hard day or week. I take time off without being on call. I go to the spa, get my nails done and make sure my hair looks fabulous. Because all of those things make me feel great. I plan big celebrations for my families’ accomplishments and milestones. I take great joy in seeing their smiling faces. I also plan vacations that make the whole family happy which can be difficult to please all four of us.
I realize how important it is for me to take care of myself especially in this field. I have been in this field for a long time and I know that sometimes I take home some of my clients pain. It is especially difficult when it involves vulnerable children who have experienced complex trauma and are still in a bad place. If I feel worn out I know that I need to stop and take a minute to assess where I am and take a breath. Everyone needs a respite every now and then I just need to do mine intentionally or I will become emotionally and physically drained then I’m no good for