1. Self Care to Avoid Burnout / Compassion Fatigue
October 24, 2017

2. The Importance of Social Worker Well-Being
 Link between social worker health and client benefit  Professional growth and personal growth  The social worker as a life long learner – Ethical responsibility

3. What is Well-Being/ Wellness?
SAMHSA’s Wellness Initiative definition: –Purpose in life –Active involvement in satisfying work and play –Joyful relationships –A healthy body and living environment –Happiness

4. Definition of Health
The most commonly quoted definition of health
Formalized by the World Health Organization (WHO) over half a century ago
“A complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” 

5. PERMA Elements of Well-Being
Martin Seligman’s book Flourish
Five measurable elements to flourish in life
Positive emotions
Engagement
Relationships
Meaning and purpose
Accomplishment

6. Blue Zones Locations Nine Lessons
Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Loma Linda, California; Okinawa, Japan
Nine Lessons
1. Move naturally
2. Know your purpose
3. Kick back
4. Eat less
5. Eat less meat
6. Drink in moderation
7. Have faith
8. Power of love
9. Stay social

7. Avoiding Burnout – Staying Fresh
Personal health is a professional obligation
 Warning signs of burnout
- Fatigue - Insomnia
- Negativity Drug use
- Aggressiveness - Illness
- Absenteeism - Negative attitude about clients
- Dietary problems Guilt
- Passivity

8. Avoiding Burnout – Staying Fresh
 Strategies for staying fresh on the job
- Commitment to profession
- Commitment to clients
- Coworker contact
- Involvement
Hopeful outlook
Enthusiastic attitude

9. Breathing Breathing exercises Anxiety, stress management, calming
Smell the flower, blow out the candle
Progressive relaxation

10. Nurturing/Caring for the Various Aspects of the Social Worker’s Whole Person
The Seven Selves  Physical  Emotional  Social and familial  Spiritual  Working  Aesthetic  Intellectual

11. Physical Self

12. Physical Self Exercise Nutrition Body care Cardio Strength Flexibility
Eat the rainbow
Body care
Hydrate (in and out)
Floss

13. Emotional Self

14. Emotional Self
Self-monitor your feelings
Mindfulness
Self-acceptance

15. Social and Familial

16. Social and Familial Relationships Connections Time
Social media (not too much!)
Celebrations

17. Spiritual Self

18. Spiritual Self
Contemplation
Meaning
Balance
Higher Power

19. Working Self

20. Working Self Purpose Three bricklayers Ethical practices
Professional development

21. Aesthetic Self

22. Aesthetic Self
Appreciation of beauty
Museums
Nature

23. Intellectual Self

24. Intellectual Self
Curiosity
Books/Magazines
Culture
Travel
Education

25. Personal Care Plan Using the Seven Selves Model Area My Plan
Physical Self
Emotional Self
Social and Familial Self
Spiritual Self
Working Self
Aesthetic Self
Intellectual Self

26. Application with Clients
Goals
Stress Management
Other

27. Cheri Sinnott, LCSW cheris@isrc.us
Contact Information
Cheri Sinnott, LCSW