Roderick Williams B.S. CRACD, LAC, MARS Self Care for the Professional Care Giver firststeprecoveryservices@gmail.com (816)518-9243

What is the most calming thing you can do after a long day of stress engagement? 1. Re-center 2. Music 3. Read 4. Don’t take it home with you. 5. If you can’t get it off your mind, do a rehearsal of the event in a positive light.

Boundaries and Standards 1. Set and maintain professional boundaries. 2. Balance your work schedule and life demands so no one day or one week is too much. 3. Make time throughout the work day for intermittent self-care breaks (i.e. lunch or afternoon walk; social time with co-workers; Cell Phone play is ok! 4. Create a healthy work space for yourself 5. Develop a short list (2-3 items) of top priorities each day 6. Minimize procrastination and maximize a sense of control. 7. Before committing to a project, assignment or committee position etc., first consider your needs and available resources, and whether it will lead to overextending yourself - a sure way to compromise your self-ca

When I left yesterday everything was ok? Surprise Attack! When I left yesterday everything was ok?

Deep seated Trauma! Trauma occurs when a person is overwhelmed by events or circumstances and responds with intense fear, horror, and helplessness. Extreme stress overwhelms the person’s capacity to cope. There is a direct correlation between trauma and physical health conditions such as diabetes, COPD, heart disease, cancer, and high blood pressure.

Suicide is the 10th Leading cause of Death in the U.S. [CDC] More than 33% of youths exposed to community violence will experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a very severe reaction to traumatic events. Nearly all children who witness a parental homicide or sexual assault will develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Similarly, 90% of sexually abused children, 77% of children exposed to a school shooting, and 35% of urban youth exposed to community violence develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

PTSD/PERSON CENTERED STRESS WHAT IT MIGHT LOOK LIKE! Headaches, backaches, stomachaches, etc. Sudden sweating and/or heart palpitations Changes in sleep patterns, appetite, interest in sex Constipation or diarrhea Easily startled by noises or unexpected touch More susceptible to colds and illnesses Increased use of alcohol or drugs and/or overeating Fear, depression, anxiety Outbursts of anger or rage Emotional swings Nightmares and flashbacks — re-experiencing the trauma Tendency to isolate oneself or feelings of detachment Difficulty trusting and/or feelings of betrayal Self-blame, survivor guilt, or shame Diminished interest in everyday activities

for these Signs 1.Compassion Satisfaction; Does what you do promote positivity? 2.Stress; Are you Negative? 3.Burn Out; When was the last time you cut the Phone Off? 4. Secondary Traumatic Stress; How pain of your clients do you bring home? 5.Your Mad at 6 o'clock in the morning? 6.Vicarious Traumatization: Is your work making you change your outlook on society? 7.Compassion Satisfaction: Checked that off the list….Next?

How to Handle suicidal issues? https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2018/10/12/vulnerable-she- survived-suicide-attempt-now-shes-preventing-others/1598448002/