[Kelly Ann]

open and honest communication

[Kathy]

I try to do some mindfulness work, and focus on what my positive and negatives are, and differentiate those from others in the work place.

[Dawnette]

First take a breather. Express to my husband how I am feeling. depending on how bad it is, I may have to take a sick day. It will be my husband and I doing the daycare, so he will be able to cover for me. During my time away to gain back my energy, I would use my relaxation techniques.

[Samantha]

Being able to communicate with my peers and being open about everything.

[Kira]

Take time away from the classroom. Be honest with yourself when you feel compassion fatigue coming on and be transparent with co-teachers, so they can give you a break to step away and decompress. Don’t force it, because this can lead to more intense negative reactions later on.

[chrissy]

I find myself doing other things that I love to recharge my love for my job. I think its important to have other things that you enjoy doing, to balance what you do for a living.

[Callie Houghton]

As an early childhood learning provider, what do you do when you start feeling compassion fatigue?

• Set work / home life boundaries.
• Talk to someone and ask for help.
• Set healthy boundaries.

[isabella bates]

I feel compassion fatigue when it is later in the day and the classroom hasn’t turned around. To battle this I take time out of the classroom to breath and decompress and this helps me restart and be able to go in and control the classroom better than if I were to just stay there and let it worsen.

[Emily]

Talk to my coworkers and my boss. Give some well needed time to myself during breaks and after my shift.

[Briana A]

I talk with my partner and loved ones. I am open and take time for myself to reflect on what I may need in that particular day after work to help myself feel better. Taking a walk, needing alone time, needing to see a friend, etc.

[Tess Swigart]

When I am starting to feel this way, I try to take a deep breath and understand the importance of being there for the children. Being open with co workers and bosses is also of big importance in this scenario.

[Batool]

I dive deep into my hobbies and things I love doing. I spend time with family and dine with them.I dive deep into my hobbies and things I love doing. I spend time with family and dine with them.

[Asia]

I know I definitely have to remove myself from a situation so that I don’t take my stress out. Also meditation and breathing exercises help. Being alone in a quiet room is also a great way for me to decompress. Nice candles and good smelling incense is good too.

[glaiza]

For myself I would reach out to colleagues, supervisors, or trusted friends and family members who can provide a listening ear and understanding. This would also be a good time to prioritize self-care activities that recharge and rejuvenate myself. And if it got too bad I would think about taking some time off. A break away from work.

[Claudia Cárdenas]

<font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”><font style=”vertical-align: inherit;”>Crearía una buena comunicación con mis compañeros de trabajo y si estuviera en una situación así buscaría ayuda para tomarme un espacio para reflexionar y descargar ese sentimiento para volver a estar al 100%.</font></font>