03 Showing Up to Everyon's Worst Day... Flashcards
(12 cards)
Resilience
The ability to adapt in and overcome difficult situations or the ability to bounce back from adversity.
Ways to build resiliency:
- Connections
- Accepting Change
- Seeing the Good in the Bad
- Goals
- Self-discovery
- Keeping Everything in Perspective
- Post-traumatic Growth
Post-traumatic Growth: 5 common themes emerged as positive consequences of trauma
- Lead to new possibilities
- Increased appreciation for own strength
- Lead to changes/improvements in relationships
- Deepen and expand spiritual life
- Lead to a greater sense of appreciation for life
Behavior Health Challenges
- Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
- Depression
- PTSD
- Suicide
- Substance Use and Abuse
- Separation from Service
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue: Signs of Burnout
- Feelings of exhaustion
- Lack of motivation
- Frustration
- Uncharacteristic cynicism
- Cognitive challenges
- Problems with job performance
- Interpersonal problems
- Lack of self-care
- Always being pre-occupied with work
- General decreased satisfaction with life
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue: Signs of Compassion Fatigue
- Hopelessness
- Lack of pleasure in life
- Sleeplessness or nightmares
- General negative attitude
Symptoms of depression
Sadness
Emptiness
Anxiety
Feelings of: helplessness, hopelessness, irritability, worthlessness, and guilt.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Clinical Diagnosis - a symptom within four categories for at least a month.
1. Re-experiencing
2. Avoidance
3. Arousal and Reactivity
4. Cognition
Symptoms of Re-experiencing
- Flashbacks
- Bad dreams
- Frightening thoughts
Avoidance Symptoms
- Avoiding triggers, places, events, or objects that are reminders
- Avoiding thoughts or feelings related to the event
Arousal and Reactivity Symptoms
- Easily startled
- On edge or tense
- Trouble sleeping
- Outbursts of anger
Symptoms of Cognition
- Trouble remembering or recalling the event
- Negative thoughts about the world or self
- Distorted feelings of guilt or blame
- Loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities
