Healing the Healers Creating Happy Healthy Healers
and a Happy Healthy Workforce
Presented by Dominika Nolan, LMHC, RPT, NCC, CCMHC Stephanie De La Cruz, LMHC, RPT-S Anne Holland Brown, PhD Tyne Potgieter, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC Kimberley Small, Registered Clinical Social Work Intern Darla Mullenix, LMHC
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Meet Your Workshop Facilitators
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Objectives 1. Defining the Role of a Healer/Helper 2. Types and Causes of Stress
3. Biology/Physiology of Stress 4. Exploring ACEs & Their Relationship to Stress and Well-Being 5. Impacts of Stress • Burnout • Vicarious Trauma • Compassion Fatigue • Challenges Faced by Specific Groups of Helpers/Healers 6. COVID-19 and the Impact on Helpers/Healers 7. Self-Care & Resilience Building
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Dominika
Who Do We Classify as a Helper/Healer? • Defining a Helper/Healer role is societally/culturally-based and can vary across cultures and countries. In the US, we typically think of: • Professions such as: • Doctors, nurses, psychiatrics, psychologists, social workers, therapists, counselors, mental health and medical technicians/ aides, hotline workers, child protective service workers, first responders, hospice care providers • It's important to note that although our focus is on the vocations listed above, there are other helpers/healers in more non-traditional roles who face similar stressors. For example: • Alternative medicine practitioners, clergy, foster/adoptive parents, respite care parents/workers, family caregivers, live-in caretakers, paraprofessionals in medical and mental health settings, volunteers, etc.
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Helper/Healer Introductions
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Reflection Take a moment to reflect on your reason/purpose. 1. What is your profession/specialization?
2. Why did you become a helper/healer or gravitate toward a helping/healing profession? 3. Despite the challenges, what brings you joy or keeps you fulfilled in your chosen profession?
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What Does a Helper/Healer Do? The vocation of Helper/Healer, is often multi-faceted. Other than the typical roles and responsibilities of your profession, it may require the ability to navigate/juggle other duties, which can add to your STRESS. Do any of these feel familiar to you? *Supervisor
*Administrator
*Team Leader
*Educator/Instructor/Presenter
*Researcher
*Compliance Officer
*Public/Community Relations Officer
*Translator
*Grant Writer
*Project Manager/Director
*Case Manager
*Social Media Manager
*Resource/Referral Coordinator
*Fundraiser
*Advocate
*Cultural Liaison
*Wellness Officer
*Community Outreach Coordinator
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The Weight of Helping/Healing Others The responsibility of usual tasks alone is enough to create significant stress. • Holding space for the healing of others can result in significant impacts for the well-being of the helper/healer. • Balancing personal well-being, job satisfaction, and professional success in positions that are demanding and stressful. • Managing work responsibilities and the emotional toll of caring for others can feel overwhelming and isolating! Playful. Healthful. Hopeful. 7/15/2021
Why Does this Training Matter? Dr Lorna Breen's Story • Medical Doctor, working as Emergency Room Director at NY Presbyterian Allen Hospital in Manhattan. • COVID-19 stress • Contracted COVID-19 herself, but returned to work when able to continue helping/healing • Died by suicide • Dr Breen's family has established the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation. • You can find out more at: Drlornabreen.org Playful. Healthful. Hopeful. 7/15/2021
Dr Lorna Breen 10-9-70 to 4-26-20
Dr Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act •
Many physicians are worried that seeking support will lead to the perception that they are unfit to care for patients.
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Dr Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act •Legislation aiming to prevent suicide and burnout and mitigate mental/behavioral health concerns among health care professionals •Study aimed at understanding contributing factors, stigma and barriers •Train health care professionals
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Dr Lorna Breen 10-9-70 to 4-26-20
Healers are in this TOGETHER! • During a storm, Tabonuco trees intertwine their roots to create a network to share nutrients and form a strong anchor on exposed ridges • We need to grow interconnected roots like the Tabonuco trees to strengthen the foundations of our caring communities across the world. Then we can withstand any “hurricane” • Value of deep connections to survive anything • It’s like building roots of RESILIENCE – We have strength in numbers
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