Self-Care for Success and Well-Being Stephen Ferrante, Ph.D. Barry University School of Social Work 2018 Behavioral Health Conference May 15, 2018
BEFORE AFTER
SeLF-CARE ASSESSMENT DEFINING VALUE
SPECTRUM OF HELPING EXPERIENCES Compassion Satisfaction Compassion Fatigue Vicarious Trauma Burnout SPECTRUM OF HELPING EXPERIENCES
HELPERS’ STRESS EXPERIENCE Compassion Fatigue Parallel symptoms Vicarious Traumatization Negative changes occurring over time as result of repeated exposure to pain & suffering Burnout Gap between what is expected and capability
Unintended INDIVIDUAL REPERCUSSIONS Increased Stress Inability to Focus & Concentrate Depression / Withdrawal / Isolation Agitation / Irritability / Anxiety Physical Health Problems Insomnia
Unintended INDIVIDUAL REPERCUSSIONS Disrupted Outlook or World View Loss of Identity & Meaning Hopelessness Intimacy & Relationship Problems Numbing Dissociation & Depersonalization While Listening & Working
ORGANIZATIONAL REPERCUSSIONS High Staff Turnover High Tardiness & Absences Lack of Communication & Frequent Miscommunication Increased Interpersonal & Interdepartmental Conflicts Missed Deadlines Incomplete Work Lydia Volk, Guarino, Grandin, & Clervil, (2008)
ORGANIZATIONAL REPERCUSSIONS Poor Quality of Work or Service Increased Customer Complaints Negative Atmosphere / Low Morale Low Energy & Motivation Lack of Emotional &/or Physical Safety within Organization Lydia Volk, Guarino, Grandin, & Clervil, (2008)
Not Always Equal or One Size Fits All Work – Life Balance Not Always Equal or One Size Fits All Succeeding in Business, Home Life, Society Maintaining Energy & Enthusiasm Achieving Productivity Working & Playing Smart Planning in Lieu of Reacting Deriving Joy & Satisfaction
Work – Life Balance Rethinking Assignments & Errands Looking at Options & Alternatives Controlling Processes Tracking Time Dropping Activities that Drain Time & Energy Avoiding Procrastination
Work – Life Balance Embedding Fun Into All Areas of Your Life Building Downtime into Schedule Embedding Fun Into All Areas of Your Life Managing Time, Stress, Self Nurturing Self Enhancing Support Systems Practicing Spiritual Engagement
SELF AWARENESS & MANAGEMENT Know & Believe in Yourself Regulate Yourself Influence Others Managing Mind & Mindset Managing Body Managing Emotions & Spirit Managing Behaviors & Lifestyle
SELF-CARE PLAN MIND
SELF-CARE PLAN BODY
SELF-CARE PLAN EMOTIONS
SELF-CARE PLAN SPIRIT
SELF-CARE PLAN WORK
SELF-CARE PLAN RELATIONSHIPS
SELF-CARE PLAN OTHER
Building Joy Into Your Life Kara Building Joy Into Your Life
JOY & SELF-CARE Optimism: Being Positive is Our Natural State Thoughtfulness, Kindness, Caring Being Connected: Nurturing Relationships Being Purposeful & Passionate Engaging In Gratitude & Love Challenging Yourself Feeling Competent, Confident, Accomplished Living Your Own Life
JOY & SELF-CARE Something Meaningful & Valuable to Do… Someone to Love… Something to Believe in… Something to Hope for… Something You Define… Reclaiming & Retelling Your Story…
SEEK JOY – IT’S CONTAGIOUS!