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Looking After Yourself

Practical support for understanding and managing the emotional demands of working in homelessness services.

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  1. Foundation

    Understanding Compassion Fatigue

    Explore compassion fatigue — what it is, how it develops, and how to recognise the signs in yourself and others.

    15 min
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  2. Foundation

    Burnout and Vicarious Trauma: Recognising the Signs

    Understand burnout and vicarious trauma — how they differ, how they develop, and the early warning signs to watch for.

    18 min
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  3. Developing

    Secondary Traumatic Stress: What It Is and How to Manage It

    Explore secondary traumatic stress — how it differs from burnout and vicarious trauma, and how to protect yourself.

    18 min
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  4. Foundation

    Supporting Yourself While Caring for Others

    Explore what it means to care for yourself while doing emotionally demanding work — practical, honest guidance.

    15 min
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  5. Foundation

    Reflective Practice: What It Is and Why It Matters

    Understand reflective practice — what it really means, why it matters, and how to build it into your working life.

    15 min
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  6. Developing

    Self-Care Strategies That Actually Work

    Move beyond bubble baths and buzzwords — explore the self-care strategies backed by evidence and practitioner experience.

    18 min
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  7. Developing

    Building Self-Awareness: Your Emotional Responses at Work

    Develop your self-awareness around your own emotional responses — including transference and countertransference.

    18 min
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  8. Developing

    Reflective Practice as a Wellbeing Tool

    Explore how regular reflective practice supports your wellbeing — not just your professional development.

    18 min
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Pathways suggest a sequence — but you can explore any module at any time. There's no obligation to follow the order.