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Staff wellness

Take care of yourself, too.

You carry a lot for other people. Needing a breather, a break, or someone to talk to is part of doing this work well. It isn’t a weakness.

Take a one-minute breather

Box breathing: breathe in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4, hold for 4. Follow the circle.

Ready

Need to talk?

Your supervisor or the Executive DirectorAnytime, about workload, a hard session, or anything else.
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Watch for burnout and compassion fatigue

Dreading work, or feeling numb about clients
Trouble sleeping, or thinking about clients’ stories at home
More irritable, cynical, or short with people you care about
Pulling away from friends, family, or things you enjoy
Using alcohol, food, or screens more to unwind

Noticing these is a signal to reach out, not something to push through alone.

Small habits that help

Take your breaks, and step outside if you can
Debrief hard sessions with a colleague or your supervisor
Have an end-of-day ritual that marks the shift to home
Keep your own appointments, including your own therapy
Notice one thing that went right today