Boundaries are not designed to keep others out of our lives, they are designed to keep us contained and not run all over like Jell-O.įind more resources for helping a loved one.
Take breaks throughout the day, make quiet time to complete tasks, set limits on the number of intense emotional contacts you support, and learn to say “no” when you need to. If you can set aside a specific time to “disconnect” and rest, check-in with yourself and see what it is your body needs including but not limited to sleep and nutrition. Don’t put your physical health on the back burner because it will impact your mental wellbeing and window of tolerance. Take time or schedule time daily to process, self-reflect, journal, read unrelated books or practice a hobby, spend time with friends/family/support network, talk to someone about the stress you are under and find things that make you laugh.Įat healthily and regularly exercise.
#SECONDARY TRAUMA FULL#
Remember the childhood song, “I’m a little Teapot”? Well, your teapot must be full before you can sing “tip me over and pour me out!” It is important to take care of yourself when you are supporting a survivor of trauma or trauma-based mind control. Leaving secondary traumatic stress undealt with can bring an entourage of other problems both physically and psychologically. If you are supporting a survivor of severe trauma and feel a number of these symptoms, confirm your suspicion of secondary traumatic stress, we urge you to check in with your own needs and make self-care a priority. There are many indicators of secondary traumatic stress including but not limited to anger, sadness, prolonged grief, anxiety, depression, headaches, stomachaches, fatigue, constipation, cynicism, mood swings, isolationism, avoidance, and lack of motivation. Secondary traumatic stress is often used interchangeably or referred to as "vicarious trauma." While burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long-term involvement in emotionally demanding situations, secondary trauma often occurs when there is the interaction between the supporter and survivor, and the supporter becomes traumatized. More recently, secondary traumatic stress has come to the front as an issue separate from burnout, and it should be addressed. Secondary traumatic stress is a risk when we support and engage wholeheartedly with a trauma survivor. Can Family & Friends Suffer from Secondary Trauma?Ĭan Family & Friends Suffer from Secondary Trauma?.Understanding the Language Of Our Hearts.Creative Year-End Stocking Stuffer Idea.Why Wearing Masks is Difficult for Trauma Survivors.
November 2018 Giving Tuesday Newsletter.
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