Self-Care for Advocates
If you're an advocate, you understand on the surface within community engagement what it is like to feel overwhelmed holding the burdens of the ever so changing policies that make life and health of our communities deteriorate. It can be difficult to leave the workplace knowing that your patient had just shared with you a trauma about being raped by their father. When you go home, make sure that you understand that whatever happens in the workplace does not come home with you. It is best to separate your work-life from all of the other areas of your life: • your intimate life with your partner • your relationship with your children • your personal life in general Also, try picking up some new hobbies such as knitting or crochet, maybe needle-making. You can also take some free language classes--try a new community program if you're on a tight budget. It can be difficult to make time but a great schedule that flows with your work-schedule, family and personal lif...