26 Jun Identify at least three Self–Care strategies or activities (for workplace or home). (CO 4)
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Reflect an understanding of Self–Care and its importance. (CO 4)
Identify at least three Self–Care strategies or activities (for workplace or home). (CO 4)
Working with clients who have experienced abuse or trauma can have an impact on any helping professional. Having a Self-Care plan is crucial to create a healthy working environment and to protect against secondary or vicarious trauma. To complete this paper, students will conduct an in-depth literature review on secondary victimization or vicarious traumatization, starting with the literature included on the syllabus. The literature review should focus on how social work practitioners may be impacted when working with survivors. From the literature review, create a personalized Self-Care plan that includes using the literature to support your thoughts and results in a creative Self-Care plan that is relevant. The plan should address your emotional, spiritual, physical, and financial well-being.
Using the outline below, you will write a 4 page paper. Each paper must be typewritten with 12-point font and double-spaced with standard margins. Follow APA formatLinks to an external site. when referring to the selected articles or book chapters and include a reference page (not included in page limit).
Each Self-Care plan will include the following:
A brief introduction that concludes with an overview statement for the paper.
A synthesis of the articles chosen.
At least 4 additional peer-reviewed articles should be identified from the literature (in addition to the ones on the syllabus). Include:
The rationale for having a Self-Care plan.
The impact of working with survivors as identified by research.
Strategies recommended in the literature.
Your chosen strategies for your Self-Care plan. Include your rationale for choosing these strategies and their feasibility (i.e. would you actually use these strategies?) Include strategies addressing:
Your emotional well-being.
Your spiritual well-being.
Your physical well-being.
Your financial well-being.
Conclude the paper with a brief summary of the major points including:
How did this paper tie in with other readings and class discussions?
Evaluation will be based on how clearly you respond to the above, in particular:
The clarity with which you critique the articles.
The depth, scope, and organization of your paper.
Your conclusions, including a description of the impact of these articles on your thoughts about your work with clients.
