Self Care

The links below are to 3 important video lectures about self-care, primarily for those in public service or mental
health careers. Watch each one in the order they are listed.
Reflect on the observations and suggestions by each speaker. This thinking will assist you in completing
assignment #7-2 below.
"The Edge of Compassion" | Françoise Mathieu, M.Ed, CCC; Psychotherapist, Author and Educator
https://youtu.be/IcaUA6A37q8
"Compassion Fatigue: What is it and do you have it?" | Juliette Watt, Author https://youtu.be/v-4m35Gixno
"Self Care: What It Really Is" | Susannah Winters; Entrepreneur and Speaker https://youtu.be/dBn0ETS6XDk
"Vicarious Trauma Tool Kit for Agencies" https://vtt.ovc.ojp.gov/tools-for-law-enforcement
After reading the selections on self-care, view the Self Care Video Lectures, and review the material on the
Vicarious Trauma Tool-Kit for Agencies, write a 1-2 page essay reflecting on the following issues: What can
you do to practice effective self-care in your current role or job ( I am a payroll specialist)? What self-care
steps can you take in your future public service roles? Can you use some of the learnings from this Unit and
the material relating to self-care to help others in your profession? Can you take steps to ensure your agency
recognizes the importance of self-care…and how?