In this course, self-care will be redefined to a more comprehensive term, "restorative care." Participants will learn how restorative care differs from the hackneyed self-care term, which has lost its meaning. Participants will learn how this loss in meaning can lead to a loss in self-care practice, which is vital for social workers to maintain good mental health. Thus, restorative care will be defined and students will learn practical strategies to incorporate restorative care practices to facilitate restoration, healing, rejuvenation and balance as a social worker. This is especially for social workers experiencing secondary-trauma, overwork, community stressors and are in danger of burn-out.
Differentiate between the need for restorative care versus the need for clinical intervention by a mental health professional.
Describe the complex array of needs and contextual variables that would inform what would be the most relevant practice.
Describe restorative care practices and strategies.
Agenda
Date
Time
Description
May 15, 2019
9:00am - 9:30am
Redefining self-care. Limitations and Loss of Meaning
May 15, 2019
9:30am - 10:00am
An Introduction to Restorative Care
May 15, 2019
10:00am - 10:30am
Restorative Care Resources: Online, Mobile apps, and Community Resources
May 15, 2019
10:30am - 10:45am
BREAK
May 15, 2019
10:45am - 11:45am
Brainstorm Restorative Care Strategies and Practices for Habit Building Activities