[Jiwan]

Take a moment to step back and breathe. Realize that the situation can’t always be solved by just you. Have a safe and open conversation with a coworker or someone you trust. Remember that if you aren’t feeling 100%, it’ll affect how you interact with the rest of the children as well.

[AJ]

Take a step back and think, deep breathe, stretch, and once you feel your thoughts are sorted talk it out with a peer or maybe even someone like a friend who isn’t involved with your work if needed. Sometimes having someone who listens as an outsider to the situation helps me more than someone who is experiencing the same, but it depends on the situation.

[Francisca]

I would be honest and open up to the teachers, I would ask for advice to feel better

[Ella Christiansen]

I vent to my adult family members, coworkers, and I relax in a quiet area without distra

[Jamie]

Be extremely careful not to divulge any identifying details about the children or their families. Confidentiality is the most important issue.

[Madison]

Communicate with my coworkers, then when away from work making sure to limit the amount of negativity and getting out and doing something can help me. Sometimes you need a fresh view and need to get out of your brain cycle.

[Catlyn]

I remind myself that I am working with kids. I get frustrated and say it feel like I’m working with kid and then I realize that I am working with kids. It helps when we can take a step back and get perspective.

[Jamie]

Perspective is an amazing skill. Thank you.

[Nicole]

Acknowledge to myself that that is what I’m experiencing, and talk about it with my counselor to establish ways to navigate the situation and mitigate stress.

[Krista]

My first response to fatigue is to breathe and say a silent prayer. I will also seek out people in my “family” who can help me talk things out and get some perspective. I also like to take away stimuli: light, sound, etc. when I can and just be still.

[Jasmin]

Have an open communication with peers and take a moment to breathe.

[Emma]

I communicate with my colleagues and take moments for myself to breathe and collect myself.

[Shawnee]

Build a good foundation with co workers and be honest all the time that way when something serious comes up or you need to have a discussion you feel comfortable and they will will belive you.

[Stella]

When dealing compassion fatigue its important to have a very strong social structure that can support you, having loved ones to talk to about how you’re feeling is very important. It’s important to be able to give yourself time to rest and digest the things you’re helping with.

Always remember, you give the best help when you are at your best. Not allowing yourself to rest only harms yourself and others.

[soleil]

One of the things that works best for me to talking to a trust colleague. Talking to someone who understands the emotional aspects of what you are going through helps tremendously.

[Tatum]

communicate with coworkers and ask them for help if absolutely needed and if they’re free for a minute

[Jasmine Nared]

self care is the first line of defense, engage in activities that rejuvenate you.