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Building a Self-Care Action Plan
Vicarious (secondary) trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout can be prevented. Doing so, however, requires a conscious effort to practice individual self-care strategies on a regular basis, both personally and professionally, to assist in managing vicarious stress.
Here is one example of how to build a self-care plan. There are six categories. These include:
1. Physical Self-Care:
The things I do to take care of my body in healthy ways. Examples include: sleep; nutrition; exercise; and, regular health care visits. How well do you take care of yourself physically? Identify three activities that you currently do and/or plan to engage in from this point forward to take care of yourself physically.
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2. Emotional Self-Care:
The things I do to take care of my feelings in healthy ways. Examples include: maintaining personal and professional support systems; counseling and/or therapy as needed; journaling; and, talking about feelings in health ways. How well do you take care of yourself emotionally? Identify three activities that you currently do and/or plan to engage in from this point forward to take care of yourself emotionally.
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The contents of this workbook were developed under a contract from the United States Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government.
3. Cognitive Self-Care:
The things I do to take care of my mind and understand myself better. Examples include: reading for pleasure or work; writing; and, engaging in continued education for additional knowledge/skill. How well do you take care of yourself psychologically? Identify three activities that you currently do and/or plan to engage in from this point forward to take care of yourself psychologically.
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4. Social Self-Care:
The things I do in relation to others and the world around me. Examples include: spending time with friends, family and colleagues you enjoy; having fun and playing; belonging to groups, communities and activities that encourage positive social connections. How well do you take care of yourself socially? Identify three activities that you currently do and/or plan to engage in from this point forward to take care of yourself socially.
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5. Financial Self-Care:
The things I do to spend and save responsibly. Examples include: balancing a checking account; planning for the future; and spending money in thoughtful and productive ways. How well do you take care of yourself financially? Identify three activities that you currently do and/or plan to engage in from this point forward to take care of yourself financially.
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