Wellness resources
In an effort to support the DCFS Child Welfare workforce, we have put together some wellness resources to help you recharge. On this page, you will find short video and audio clips and other resources to help you nurture yourself in the areas of safety and self-care, stress management, and mindfulness.
With issues of compassion fatigue and burnout so prevalent in your line of work, it is imperative that you take the initiative to focus on your wellness, so you can lead a healthy, balanced life and continue to be a compassionate professional.
motivation
Listen to this inspiring message about the hard work you do as child welfare professionals.
This floor yoga class utilized research-based, trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness practices to address signs of secondary traumatic stress.
This chair yoga class utilized research-based, trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness practices to address signs of secondary traumatic stress
Self-care and caring for others
In this video, Manicka talks about ways to stay safe as a Social Worker.
Give yourself a moment and listen to this exercise when you need to give yourself a bit of compassion.
Take a look at these tips before you begin to feel burnt-out.
Managing Stress
A brief 10 minute meditation to help in stressful moments.
Here are some quick and easy activities to help reduce stress.
This course explores the importance of exhibiting ethical self-care as a strategy to prevent and address workplace burnout. Ethical CEUS are available! *Tip: Log on to the LCWTA LMS before clicking the link.
Mindfulness
Here is a meditation to help be more mindful in just two minutes!
A 10-minute meditation to feel more present wherever you are.