Overwhelming empirical evidence indicates that new social workers going into child welfare or other trauma-related care discover emotional challenges. However, the revised CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) does not mandate the inclusion of content related to self-care in social work curricula. In a textbook that bridges the gap between theoretical and pragmatic approaches, Jason M. Newell provides a solution by conceptualizing self-care as the key to professional resilience. By examining four key constructs-stress, empathy, resilience, and self-care-from different theoretical dimensions, Newell offers an extensive, competency-based model. He describes a framework grounded in the ecological systems perspective conceptualizing self-care as a broader set of practice behaviors pertaining to the whole person. This comprehensive approach to self-care can help practitioners remain resilient and committed to social work in the face of trauma.
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. An Introduction to Resilient Practice Through Holistic
Self-Care
Section 1: Theory, Conceptualization, and Measurement
2. Understanding the Connection Between Stress and Trauma
3. Chronic Empathy and Trauma in Human Service Work: Implications
for Social Service Professionals
4. Understanding and Preventing the Effects of Professional Burnout
and Indirect Trauma: An Individual and Organizational Challenge
5. Assessment and Measurement of Occupational Stress and Trauma
Section 2: A Holistic Framework for the Application of Self-Care
Practices
6. The Essential Practice of Professional Self-Care: The Key to
Professional Resilience
7. Preserving Professional Resilience: The Ongoing Practice of
Holistic Self-Care
8. The Ethical Obligation of Professional Self-Care, with James L.
Jackson Jr.
9. Trauma-Informed Education, Training, and Professional
Development
10. The Use of Mindfulness Practice as a Function of Self-Care
Epilogue: Finding Balance in Social Work Practice: Self-Care as
Practice Wisdom
Worksheets
Personal Reflection Exercise: Resilience and Self-Appreciation
Personal Reflection Exercise: Engaging Group Discussion on
Trauma
Sample Assignment: Deep Breathing Exercise
Sample Assessment of Organizational Strengths and Challenges
Self-Care Process: Setting Organizational Goals
Self-Care Process: Setting Personal Goals
Professional Development Assignment: Construct a Plan of Personal
and Professional Self-Care
Suggestions for Developing a Comprehensive Plan of Self-Care
Sample Goals and Objectives for a Plan of Self-Care
Blank Template for a Comprehensive Plan of Self-Care
Sample Self-Care Plan: Personal Table
Sample Assignment: Journaling Mindfully
Bibliography of Recommended Readings
Bibliography of Suggested Internet Resources
Glossary
References
Index
Jason M. Newell is associate professor and director of the social work program at the University of Montevallo.
Newell emphasizes the importance of professional self-care as it relates to providing ethical and quality services to others who are vulnerable and needing help. Clearly, if as helping professionals we do not take the first breath of oxygen, how is it possible to help others breathe? -- Carolyn Szafran, Washburn University Jason M. Newell's important book is a wake call to the field of social work and its accrediting body; that self-care is the key to professional resilience. Awake and read this book! -- Charles R. Figley, Tulane University
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