Week #2
I feel as I get my degree and gain experience in the field I know that
I will end up witnessing vicarious trauma that will break my heart. I want to help children so I know that there will be many circumstances where I just want to remove a child from their horrible circumstances and take them home with me and protect them from the life they are living. As compassion fatigue affects me, I must practice healthy coping strategies and stress management. I must first and for most, not take work home with me and learn how to separate my personal life from work. I must learn my limits and except having to say no if my limits are being reached. I must stay optimistic and focus on the positive qualities of every situation. And the most important stress reducer for me to make sure I make time for fun and relaxation. Nothing is more important to my sanity than making sure I spend time with positive people who enhance my life and make me laugh.
My role as of right now in my educational journey is that I'm trying to find my niche, so I am just along for the ride until I find it. I however, have to be willing to make the effort to find my calling. I feel as there are going to be many opportunities through out my journey with this program that I will be ready to take the wheel by the end.
The culture of learning for this DL community is all about reflection and learning from others experiences. My contribution to this culture with be by sharing my thoughts honestly, and with the best intentions of gaining all the experience that I can.
It seems like you have a great understanding of the challenges in this field of work. I commend you on taking steps to keep yourself healthy in order to make the lives of others better. I think you will find your niche and continue to grow.
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ReplyDeleteIt is very refreshing for someone to be so candid. I like that you admitted you're along for the ride at this time, but your intentions are to take the wheel on this journey, and I think you will. You are a young woman who seems to have good insight into your challenges and that is so helpful in overcoming them. Keep up with your studies, stay focued on what is important to you and you will reach your goals. I am excited to hear more from you as we get through this process.
Hi Callie,
ReplyDeleteI too worry about taking work home. That is my personality and I need to know my limits. Children are the most valuable thing in my mind. They are out present and our future. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I hope my reward system can help you acquire equilibrium.
Hey Callie, it is very likely that you will see things that will cause you to have different emotions, but you need to keep your motivations and goals in mind at all times to get through bad situations. You have a lot of enthusiasm and determination, use it to your advantage. Work and personal lives tend to affect each other, just do your best to keep strong and positive. It's good that you know you need relaxation time, your sanity is key to success in this field and you do need breaks, try not to overwork yourself.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I have come to learn is that from time to time, every Social Worker needs a Social Worker! There will be times when you all experience grief, sadness, anger, frustration ... And yes, maybe even vicarious trauma. What is important is that we learn the skill of recognizing when we need a break or some support of our own. I'm going to suggest that you all agree to be that for each other... That you give one another permission to tell each other when you are worried about how one of you is doing. We cannot do this alone!
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