Selfcare for Social Justice
If you are feeling burnt out by current affairs and what’s going on in the world, if you are a witness to traumatic events, or are holding space and caring for others, or if you want to increase self-care in your life - this toolkit is for you.
Compassion fatigue is a form of burnout.
Think of it like an emotional shutdown. However, this is a normal and temporary response to overwhelming emotional activation. Some common markers of compassion fatigue are:
Physical and mental fatigue
Feeling helpless or powerless due to a situation
Feeling overwhelmed by the suffering or pain of others
Apathy and feelings of disconnectedness
Difficulty concentrating on regular tasks
Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Not being able to engage in self-care
This guide will offer you prompts and activities which you can use to build your self care skills and protect your energy.
If you are feeling burnt out by current affairs and what’s going on in the world, if you are a witness to traumatic events, or are holding space and caring for others, or if you want to increase self-care in your life - this toolkit is for you.
Compassion fatigue is a form of burnout.
Think of it like an emotional shutdown. However, this is a normal and temporary response to overwhelming emotional activation. Some common markers of compassion fatigue are:
Physical and mental fatigue
Feeling helpless or powerless due to a situation
Feeling overwhelmed by the suffering or pain of others
Apathy and feelings of disconnectedness
Difficulty concentrating on regular tasks
Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Not being able to engage in self-care
This guide will offer you prompts and activities which you can use to build your self care skills and protect your energy.
If you are feeling burnt out by current affairs and what’s going on in the world, if you are a witness to traumatic events, or are holding space and caring for others, or if you want to increase self-care in your life - this toolkit is for you.
Compassion fatigue is a form of burnout.
Think of it like an emotional shutdown. However, this is a normal and temporary response to overwhelming emotional activation. Some common markers of compassion fatigue are:
Physical and mental fatigue
Feeling helpless or powerless due to a situation
Feeling overwhelmed by the suffering or pain of others
Apathy and feelings of disconnectedness
Difficulty concentrating on regular tasks
Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Not being able to engage in self-care
This guide will offer you prompts and activities which you can use to build your self care skills and protect your energy.
Please note this is not a replacement for therapy or any mental health treatment. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.