[Zoe]

depends on where I’m at, if I’m at home I’ll probably talk with someone about it. if I’m at the day care and im trying to help someone then i need to remind myself it isn’t about me and that i need to set it aside for right now. if i can’t do that then i will talk to my director.

[Leslie]

I make sure to have a good relationship with my coworkers, so I feel open to discussing this with them.

[Kaitlyn]

Taking time to meditate, practice gratefulness and mindfulness can all help to combat compassion fatigue

[Echo]

i try and take a day off the second i start feeling it. i just stay home, crochet, and watch tv

[Shy]

take time to be alone and reset. listen to music and focus on it

[Katie R.]

I definitely think relying on your coworkers is a good idea to get through tough times. I think communication and compassion are key so that you can be there for each other one someone needs to take a step back.

[Kyle Garvin]

reach out to a co-worker or trusted friend to get help

[Jenny]

I try to find sources of joy outside of my work, and give myself to feel my own emotions too. Watching a child go through an ACE is not easy as a sympathetic person, so I remind myself in a way that I would talk to a student. Remind myself that I am safe, healthy, and loved. I get my mind off it by crocheting and watching a funny TV show.

[Venkata Surya Subbalakshmi Mangipudi]

By communicating with your peers and people around you and letting them know how you feel

[Deborah]

have a venting buddy, read ACA material, exercise healthy boundaries and take breaks when you need them

[Hannah]

When I start to feel compassion fatigue, I will take some time to myself and journal.

[Bhavya]

Be open, communicate, understand and practice mindfulness

[Karla Munera]

I think that take a break , deep breath and meditate .

Have space for myself and talk with someone so I can tell how I’m feeeling.

[Madison A]

Communicate what you are feeling and find ways to get motivated

[Anna]

Lean in and be honest with co-teaching team. Slow down, notice what might be helpful in the moment or create goals to implement new habits i.e. drinking more water throughout the day, eating healthy foods ( (figuring out to make this happen), Start practicing moments of mindfulness, noticing and breathing, practice moments of gratitude, Take time to take care of personal issues, When not sure what to do; go back to the basics: hydrate, slow down, eat good foods, reduce rushing, listen within.