Nós assistentes sociais trabalhamos com as expressões da questão social, o que nos deixa realmente abalados emocionalmente. Por isso, é importante o autoconhecimento, estabelecermos limites entre o profissional e o pessoal, levarmos casos delicados para a equipe multidisciplinar ou solicitar apoio dos demais serviços da rede. Precisamos manter rotinas de autocuidado, descanso e lazer fora do trabalho. Se considerar necessário busque terapia, mantenha uma rotina organizada no trabalho e compartilhando situações com sua gestão.

Pour gérer le facteur émotionnel, reconnaissez vos émotions sans les rejeter et fixez des limites claires pour éviter le surinvestissement. Pratiquez la respiration pour vous calmer et prenez du recul face aux situations difficiles. Participez à des supervisions, échangez avec les TS et formez-vous à des outils comme la C’V. Prenez soin de vous : équilibre travail-vie personnelle, activités ressourçantes et rituels de décompression. Cultivez une empathie professionnelle en gardant une distance émotionnelle saine. Enfin, n’hésitez pas à demander de l’aide si nécessaire.

Regularly reflect on your emotional state and identify specific situations that trigger emotions. This helps to maintain calmness in the face of challenges. In stressful situations, take a few deep breaths to help you relax. Progressive muscle relaxation or meditation techniques can be tried to reduce anxiety. Maintain a professional demeanor and boundaries, reminding yourself that this is work, not a personal emotional conflict. Listening to your clients and showing understanding and concern for them not only helps build trust, but also helps you stay calm. Understanding that the process of change is slow for each client and setting reasonable expectations can reduce feelings of disappointment

Having supervision and people to debrief with not just around decision making etc but also around the impact work may have at times. Having very clear boundaries in place. I do not do work outside of work hours. This was hard to learn but the reality is you are replaceable in any workplace so prioritizing myself and my needs and putting in place boundaries to ensure this happens is vital. Self care - this is the most important and often the most overlooked. I take time every day to figure out what my body needs and I give that to myself. If I need rest then it’s Netflix and takeaway. If I need to exercise I will. If I need to let my anger or sadness out I do