As helping professionals, we are all facing unprecedented challenges in this “new normal” that has taken over all of our lives. Every one of us is in a unique role as we multi-task to care for our traumatized clients, traumatized families and friends, and our own traumatized minds and bodies. We are all affected by the personal and professional life and cultural changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. We are all reeling from the same trauma!

That said, each of us is reeling in different, personal ways. For some, the biggest threat comes from fears of the virus itself, worry about the health of self, family, and friends. For many, it is the economic upheaval that has hit the hardest. Still, others are most affected by the isolation imposed by the orders to stay at home. And for most, it is a combination of factors and challenges. Few escape the increased stress levels evidenced by changes in sleep habits, mood, concentration, and so on.

Each and every one of us is impacted in one or multiple ways. And, at the same time, we are still helping professionals, our clients looking to us to support them even as we need to support ourselves. We are also human. We are also vulnerable. And whether our clients are on the frontlines, directly affected by the virus, or simply endeavoring to manage daily life, we all want to be able to help without succumbing to the added stress. How do we find the balance to maintain our equilibrium and help others to do the same?

Many helping professionals tend to care for others at the cost of their own needs. That always has consequences. However, during crises such as we are facing now, self-care becomes that much more important if we are to be able to maintain our own health and emotional wellbeing while aiding others.

Please note: This webinar is for you, but you might also learn skills that you can share with your clients.