An Ecological Systems Framework for Professional Resilience in Social Work Practice
1Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL.
Social Work
|December 10, 2019
Summary
Human services professionals face chronic work stress. A holistic self-care model, integrating biological, interpersonal, and spiritual aspects, promotes professional resilience and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Social Work
Background:
- Chronic work-related stress significantly impacts the human services workforce's well-being.
- Preventive measures are crucial for maintaining professional quality of life and resilience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a holistic approach for cultivating professional resilience.
- To propose a comprehensive self-care model for human services professionals.
Main Methods:
- A holistic self-care model is presented, utilizing an ecological systems framework.
- Activities are categorized across biological, interpersonal, organizational, familial, peer-related, spiritual, and recreational domains.
- Emphasis is placed on compassion satisfaction and vicarious resilience.
Main Results:
- The proposed model offers a structured approach to self-care.
- Integration of various life aspects supports professional resilience.
- Compassion satisfaction and vicarious resilience are identified as vital for career longevity.
Conclusions:
- Ongoing self-care practice is essential for mitigating the effects of chronic work stress.
- A holistic, ecological approach to self-care enhances professional resilience.
- Fostering compassion satisfaction and vicarious resilience contributes to rewarding careers in human services.
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