Beyond Golden Stars: A Practical Guide to Recognition Systems
By andrewwalsh
Sector: Community Social Services
Safety Huddle: Setting Boundaries In Community Social Services
By andrewwalsh
In community social services, maintaining healthy boundaries is crucial for both effective client support and sustainable practice, yet navigating these boundaries can be complex in day-to-day work. This resource collection – featuring a focused 5-minute video, specialized guides for both organizations and frontline workers, along with practical handouts – provides strategies and tools to help … Continued
Supporting Staff in Setting Healthy Boundaries: A Guide for Employers & Managers
By andrewwalsh
In community social services, boundaries serve as essential safeguards for both clients and staff, ensuring equitable, and effective relationships. While individual staff members must maintain their own boundaries, employers and managers play a crucial role in creating an environment that supports and reinforces these practices. Why Boundaries Are Important When boundaries become blurred, organizations often … Continued
Healthy Boundaries in Community Social Services: A Practical Guide
By andrewwalsh
As community social service workers, we enter this field driven by compassion and a genuine desire to help others. However, our ability to provide effective, sustainable support depends on establishing and maintaining clear boundaries. This guide explores the essential aspects of healthy boundaries and provides practical strategies for implementing them in your daily practice. Understanding … Continued
Understanding the Work: Psychological Demands in Social Services
By andrewwalsh
Social service work is deeply rewarding, but it also comes with inherent risks, as workers often become emotionally and mentally invested due to the nature of the work. Recognizing the psychological demands and expectations that accompany this work is crucial for addressing psychological hazards, safeguarding worker wellness, and preparing them for the emotional challenges they … Continued
Webinar Recording: Creating a Culture of Care
By andrewwalsh
For Community Social Services Watch this insightful one-hour webinar focused on two valuable resources designed to enhance mental health outcomes and foster a psychologically safe workplace in the Community Social Services (CSS) sector. In this session, participants will gain an understanding of psychological health and safety, why it’s critical for organizational well-being, and how they … Continued
Champions for Change: Introducing Mental Health Advocates in the Workplace
By andrewwalsh
Safety Huddle: Recognizing & Addressing Vicarious Trauma in the Workplace
By andrewwalsh
Front-line workers in community social services dedicate themselves to supporting others, often facing emotionally intense situations. While deeply meaningful, this work can sometimes lead to vicarious trauma, an emotional toll that arises from witnessing the trauma of those you serve. Understanding vicarious trauma, recognizing its signs, and implementing strategies to safeguard your well-being are essential to sustaining … Continued
Protecting Yourself While Helping Others: Understanding and Mitigating Vicarious Trauma
By andrewwalsh
Front-line workers in community social services dedicate themselves to supporting others, often facing emotionally intense situations. While deeply meaningful, this work can sometimes lead to vicarious trauma, an emotional toll that arises from witnessing the trauma of those you serve, listening to traumatic experiences, and empathetically engaging with individuals experiencing trauma. Understanding vicarious trauma, recognizing … Continued
Recognizing & Addressing Vicarious Trauma in the Workplace
By andrewwalsh
As a manager or employer in the community social services sector, you play a critical role in supporting employees who are at risk of vicarious trauma. This occupational hazard, stemming from exposure to the trauma of others, can affect staff well-being and productivity if not addressed. Understanding and mitigating its effects is essential to creating … Continued