One of the strategies for compassion resilience is reaching out and connecting with a colleague. It is important to reach out and talk with a colleague to share about a student that perhaps is struggling big time and I you are feeling overwhelmed with helping the student. To have an open and honest communication with another colleague who may be feeling the same and to support each other is important. We don't have to 'fix the student or the situation that they are in" and it is so wonderful to hear that from a colleague. The other strategy is self care. This might be journaling out about a student that is struggling that I am working with or going on a nature walk. To step away and meditate or focus on your breathing. Trying to find a balance physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually, spiritually, and mentally. It is important to not lose yourself when dealing with students or families that are dealing with trauma. It is vital to check in with yourself in these areas so that you don't become overwhelmed and when you realize an area is lacking, taking the time to bring that component back in to keep yourself centered is key.
