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Psychological Detachment: Sustaining Wellbeing in Community Social Services 

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Welcome to our safety huddle on psychological detachment for community social service professionals.  

The ability to mentally and emotionally disconnect from work is essential for those who regularly support others through trauma and challenging life circumstances.  

On this page, you’ll find practical tools designed specifically for the unique demands of social service work: a 4-minute video introducing key concepts, in-depth articles for both staff and managers, and downloadable handouts you can reference daily or share with your team.  

These resources balance empathetic client care with sustainable self-care practices, offering realistic strategies that work even in the busiest environments.  

Whether you’re a frontline worker seeking personal strategies or a leader looking to create organizational change, these evidence-informed resources will help you and your team care effectively—for others and yourselves. 

Want to use this Safety Huddle in your workplace?

Read Supporting Psychological Detachment: A Guide for Leaders in Community Social Services and Psychological Detachment: Practical Strategies for Employees in Community Social Services, and watch the video below to learn some strategies that can help you to disconnect from the workplace.