I think “connecting with colleagues” and “self-care” are ways I can build my resilience to Compassion Fatigue.

I am still new to my building and “connecting with colleagues” is crucial to my resilience. There are so many ways each build differs in ways to help students and asking for help from the professionals in my building is not a sign of weakness but rather building a team to support students. It also helps to hear what others have gone through. Connecting with colleagues is not only speaking but listening.

I also think self-care is part of my building resilience to compassion fatigue. I know that I will just keep going and use less effective self-care instead of taking the time to really personally listen and reflect to myself. It is important to find time to help yourself.