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Self-Care for Activists - Online Dialogue - September 22 to 28, 2010
Join New Tactics and Jane Barry for an online Tactical Dialogue on Self-Care for Activists: Sustaining Your Most Valuable Resource from September 22 to 28, 2010.
Human rights work is a powerful and fulfilling vocation. And it is equally hugely challenging for human rights practitioners. These practitioners are often exposed to distressing situations directly and indirectly. From those working directly with survivors of human rights abuses to those working indirectly on human rights abuse issues, the need for taking care of one’s self is extremely important.
We
all know that the work is precious and valuable, and yes, we need to be strong,
healthy and balanced to do it well -- but we take care of ourselves first and
foremost because we are valuable.
This
online dialogue will address and define the risks of human rights work:
compassion fatigue, burnout, secondary and vicarious trauma, and stress.
These risks can harm ourselves, our partners and our families, and those that
we work to protect. This dialogue will be a space to share resources,
approaches and ideas for how to address these risks. If you work in the
field of human rights, join us here for this dialogue on taking care of
yourself.
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