Self care strategies

Question 1

Specific strategies for health care (2) ?

Answer 1

Eat healthily

Get check ups reguarly

Question 2

Specific strategies for social support (2) ?

Answer 2

Spend time with supportive friends and family

Hobbies with like-minded people

Question 3

Specific strategies for communication (2) ?

Answer 3

Communicating clearly and often with other staff if any issues arise

Talk about current work experiences with staff to get off chest, like a debrief regarding anything stressful

Question 4

Specific strategies for good planning (2) ?

Answer 4

Planning in advance to get everything done

Plan to make sure there is a work/life balance

Question 5

Specific strategies for separate work and home life (2) ?

Answer 5

Once you get to a certain point/see a certain road sign, do not think about work

Debrief before leaving for the day from work

Question 6

Specific strategies for emotional release (2) ?

Answer 6

Counselling

Meditation

Question 7

Specific strategies for relaxation (2) ?

Answer 7

Relaxing bath/foot soak/Massage

Reading/yoga

Question 8

Specific strategies for support networks (2) ?

Answer 8

Attend support groups

Connect with those who have been in care work many years