1. Self-Care for Success and Well-Being
Stephen Ferrante, Ph.D.
Barry University School of Social Work
2018 Behavioral Health Conference
May 15, 2018

2. BEFORE AFTER

3. SeLF-CARE ASSESSMENT DEFINING VALUE

4. SPECTRUM OF HELPING EXPERIENCES
Compassion Satisfaction
Compassion Fatigue
Vicarious Trauma
Burnout
SPECTRUM OF HELPING EXPERIENCES

5. HELPERS’ STRESS EXPERIENCE
Compassion Fatigue
Parallel symptoms
Vicarious Traumatization
Negative changes occurring over time as result of repeated exposure to pain & suffering
Burnout
Gap between what is expected and capability

6. Unintended INDIVIDUAL REPERCUSSIONS
Increased Stress
Inability to Focus & Concentrate
Depression / Withdrawal / Isolation
Agitation / Irritability / Anxiety
Physical Health Problems
Insomnia

7. Unintended INDIVIDUAL REPERCUSSIONS
Disrupted Outlook or World View
Loss of Identity & Meaning
Hopelessness
Intimacy & Relationship Problems
Numbing
Dissociation & Depersonalization While Listening & Working

8. ORGANIZATIONAL REPERCUSSIONS
High Staff Turnover
High Tardiness & Absences
Lack of Communication & Frequent Miscommunication
Increased Interpersonal & Interdepartmental Conflicts
Missed Deadlines
Incomplete Work
Lydia
Volk, Guarino, Grandin, & Clervil, (2008)

9. ORGANIZATIONAL REPERCUSSIONS
Poor Quality of Work or Service
Increased Customer Complaints
Negative Atmosphere / Low Morale
Low Energy & Motivation
Lack of Emotional &/or Physical Safety within Organization
Lydia
Volk, Guarino, Grandin, & Clervil, (2008)

10. Not Always Equal or One Size Fits All
Work – Life Balance
Not Always Equal or One Size Fits All
Succeeding in Business, Home Life, Society
Maintaining Energy & Enthusiasm
Achieving Productivity
Working & Playing Smart
Planning in Lieu of Reacting
Deriving Joy & Satisfaction

11. Work – Life Balance Rethinking Assignments & Errands
Looking at Options & Alternatives
Controlling Processes
Tracking Time
Dropping Activities that Drain Time & Energy
Avoiding Procrastination

12. Work – Life Balance Embedding Fun Into All Areas of Your Life
Building Downtime into Schedule
Embedding Fun Into All Areas of Your Life
Managing Time, Stress, Self
Nurturing Self
Enhancing Support Systems
Practicing Spiritual Engagement

13. SELF AWARENESS & MANAGEMENT
Know & Believe in Yourself
Regulate Yourself
Influence Others
Managing Mind & Mindset
Managing Body
Managing Emotions & Spirit
Managing Behaviors & Lifestyle

14. SELF-CARE PLAN MIND

15. SELF-CARE PLAN BODY

16. SELF-CARE PLAN EMOTIONS

17. SELF-CARE PLAN SPIRIT

18. SELF-CARE PLAN WORK

19. SELF-CARE PLAN RELATIONSHIPS

20. SELF-CARE PLAN OTHER

21. Building Joy Into Your Life
Kara
Building Joy Into Your Life

22. JOY & SELF-CARE Optimism: Being Positive is Our Natural State
Thoughtfulness, Kindness, Caring
Being Connected: Nurturing Relationships
Being Purposeful & Passionate
Engaging In Gratitude & Love
Challenging Yourself
Feeling Competent, Confident, Accomplished
Living Your Own Life

23. JOY & SELF-CARE Something Meaningful & Valuable to Do…
Someone to Love…
Something to Believe in…
Something to Hope for…
Something You Define…
Reclaiming & Retelling Your Story…

24. SEEK JOY –
IT’S CONTAGIOUS!