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Self Care / Vicarious Trauma Content Topic Results

The results displayed below have been grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections - containing our most highly valued resources - then by individual related materials. Refine your search by category, types, author and/or publisher using the options provided. Sort by date published, date added, or alphabetically. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
total results: 38  | date published date added a-z

Special Collection

Special Collection
November 2009

Conflict Resolution Tools for Domestic Violence Shelter Staff

This collection includes selected materials and resources intended to equip advocates with a contextual framework and practical skills to better resolve conflicts that often arise within a shelter environment.

Materials

Materials
  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
October 2022

How can writing and journaling support survivors’ and advocates’ healing and wellness?

Author(s): Publisher(s):
For people currently experiencing intimate partner violence, journaling about events at home can help create a record of what has been happening which can later be used to help support claims of abuse. The October 2022 Technical Assistance Question of the Month (TAQ) outlines some of the needs identified in the workgroup.
Materials
  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
  • Training Tools
October 2022

DVAM Webinar Series: #1Thing to #Care4Advocates Mind, Body, and Soul

Author(s): Publisher(s):
This free 3-part webinar series will feature tools and strategies for supporting advocates’ health and wellness, including ways to prioritize self-care and avoid burnout. Presenters explore how creating the conditions where advocates, especially those most marginalized, can thrive aligns with our commitment to No Survivor Justice Without Racial Justice.
Materials
  • General Material
March 2021

Support for Stressful Times

Publisher(s):
Launched in March 2021 by the Prevention Team at the Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN), the Support for Stressful Times web-based resource page is designed to help folks deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Materials
  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
  • Training Tools
January 2021

WEBINAR: Autocuidado 2021: Comenzando El Año con Estrategias Para Fortalecer Nuestro Bienestar y Nuestra Salud

Author(s): Publisher(s):
En este adiestramiento activo examinaremos la importancia del autocuidado en nuestras vidas para mantener y fortalecer nuestro bienestar y nuestra salud. Participantes practicaran técnicas simples de autocuidado que podrán hacer diariamente y tendrán la oportunidad de crear un plan de autocuidado.
Materials
  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
September 2020

What do advocates need to know to provide safety planning guidance to abuse victims/survivors during and after COVID-19?

Author(s): Publisher(s):
Advocates are often the first line of defense for victims and survivors of domestic abuse/violence.  In the September 2020 TA Question of the Month, Mildred D. Muhammad outlines strategies for advocates to help survivors navigate safety planning.
Materials
  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
  • Training Tools
July 2020

WEBINAR: There is Hope & Joy Ahead: Webinar III of the Self-Care & Healing During COVID-19 Webinar Series

Author(s): Publisher(s):
Part III of the Self-Care & Healing During COVID-19 series will bring our expert presenters from Part I and II together to discuss how to move forward during and after COVID-19. The panelists will focus on building effective and sustainable self-care practices, and will share tools for short-term and long-term healing. Each one will offer a unique perspective on the impact of trauma and strategies for restoring peace, joy hope and healing in our lives and communities.
Materials
  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
  • Training Tools
June 2020

WEBINAR: Resilience, Trauma & Hope: A Healing Response: Webinar II of the Self-Care & Healing During COVID-19 Webinar Series

Author(s): Publisher(s):
Pat II of the Self-Care & Healing During COVID-19 webinar series will focus on the impact of trauma and will explore how to center hope, healing, and resilience for ourselves and our community. The presenters will introduce a holistic healing approach involving culture, spirituality, civic action and collective healing.
Materials
  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
  • Training Tools
June 2020

WEBINAR: Dealing with Loss and Uncertainty: Self-compassion, Resilience, and Narrative: Webinar I of the Self-Care & Healing During COVID-19 Webinar Series

Author(s): Publisher(s):
Part I of the Self-Care & Healing During COVID-19 webinar series will walk participants through the dynamics of grief as we deal with loss and uncertainty, and as we let go of the shame and guilt related to it. Through discussion and group exercises, participants will gain practical skills to help bring self-compassion into their daily lives.
Materials
  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
  • Training Tools
May 2020

WEBINAR: Keeping Your Cup Full is Essential to Trauma Informed Advocacy Part II

Author(s): Publisher(s):
How are you really doing? Are you tired and feeling there are not enough hours in a day? Adequate self-care is vital to sustaining long-lasting careers as a victim advocates. Through storytelling, Vanessa Timmons discusses strategies for managing work related stress and addresses the importance of taking time to address the emotional and physical damage caused by compassion fatigue.
Materials
  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
March 2020

#Care4Advocates: COVID-19 Resources to Support Advocates’ Well-being

Publisher(s):
Advocacy during COVID-19 is difficult. NRCDV has compiled resources in response to the identified need for advocates to feel supported and valued, especially as they put themselves at risk to support survivors’ safety.
Materials
  • General Material
  • NRCDV Publications
  • Training Tools
December 2019

TA Bundle: Smiles for the Soul: The Advocate’s Scrapbook of Strength, Wisdom & Wellness

Author(s): Publisher(s):
This Technical Assistance (TA) Bundle includes TA Questions (TAQs), podcasts, and webinars from NRCDV featuring resources and personal stories from advocates and survivors on self-care, resilience and best practices for sustaining our passion and well being.