Self-care among healthcare social workers: An exploratory study

Miller, J. Jay; Lianekhammy, Joann; Pope, Natalie D.; Lee, Jacquelyn; Grise-Owens, Erlene

doi:10.1080/00981389.2017.1371100

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“…Given existing, albeit limited, research in this area, perhaps these findings are not surprising. Both Bloomquist et al (2015) and Miller et al (2017) concluded that social workers in their study engaged in self-care moderately. The lack of self-care practices may be associated with contextual factors.…”

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“…Bloomquist, Wood, Friedmeyer-Trainor, and Kim (2015) asserted that "a paucity of research exists with regard to social workers' perceptions of self-care" (p. 294). Miller, Lianekhammy, Pope, Lee, and Grise-Owens (2017) reported that there are not as many research studies on self-care as one might expect. Others have made similar assertions (Cox & Steiner, 2013;Grise-Owens, Miller, Escobar-Ratliff, & George, 2017;Lee & Miller, 2013).…”

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“…These authors found that while social workers valued self-care, they only engaged in self-care sparingly. Miller et al (2017) examined the self-care practices of social workers employed in healthcare settings. Similar to Bloomquist et al, these authors concluded that social workers in their sample only engaged in self-care at a moderate level.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Examining Self-Care Among Individuals Employed in Social Work Capacities

Miller

Lianekhammy²,

Grise-Owens³

2019

ASW

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Increasingly, the social work profession recognizes the need for more attention to self-care. Concomitantly, this growing awareness and ethical commitment is fostering a burgeoning self-care movement. However, despite recognition about the importance of self-care, there is a paucity of research that explicitly examines self-care practices among social workers. This cross-sectional study examined the self-care practices of individuals employed in social work capacities (n=1,011) in one southeastern state in the United States. Findings suggest that participants in the sample engaged in personal and professional self-care practices only moderately. Further, data suggest significant group differences in the practice of self-care, by relationship status, educational attainment, health status, and current financial situation, respectively. Overall, results indicate self-care as a potential area of improvement for participants in this study, in general, and perhaps for individuals employed in social work contexts, more generally.

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2019

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“…For instance, in their sample of graduate-level practitioners, Bloomquist et al (2015: 304) found that ‘overall findings suggest that social workers are not frequently practicing self-care’. In examining self-care practices of healthcare social workers, Miller et al (2017) reported that participants only minimally engaged in self-care. Other studies have reached similar conclusions (e.g.…”

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Exploring the self-care practice of social workers in Slovakia: How do they fare?

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Poklembova

Grise-Owens

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International Social Work

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Increasingly, social workers recognize the importance of self-care to practice. However, research examining self-care among social workers is nominal. Of particular paucity are works that explore self-care in international contexts. This exploratory study examined self-care among social workers ( N = 200) in Slovakia. Findings indicate that participants engaged in moderate levels of self-care. Moreover, data indicated significant differences in self-care by health status, and number of weekly hours worked was a significant predictor of self-care. After a review of literature, this article explicates findings, identifies discussion points, and concludes by identifying implications for social work education, research, and practice.

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“…Radical Self-care for Social Workers 7 Social work is among the highest risk professions for stress, burnout, and job turnover rates (Cox & Steiner, 2013;Miller et al, 2017;Smullens, 2015;Travis, Lizano & Mor Barak, 2016). Studies suggest that social workers experience high reports of stress, burnout, negative views on work and work-based relationships, anxiety, depression, work strain, lack of job satisfaction, and engage in unhealthy coping mechanisms (Nissly, Mor Barak & Levin, 2005;Travis, Lizano & Mor Barak, 2016;Tham, 2007;Tham & Meagher, 2009).…”

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Radical Self-Care for Social Workers in the Global Climate Crisis

Powers¹,

Engstrom²

2019

Social Work

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Gradual environmental degradation, more extreme climate change events, and related environmental injustices affect individuals and communities every day. Social work entities around the world are increasingly highlighting professional responsibilities for addressing the global climate crisis. Often, social workers experience vicarious trauma from work with those immediately affected. Working within the context of the global climate crisis brings further risk. Social workers may be personally affected, or experiencing their own challenges, such as climate anxiety and eco-grief. Thus, radical self-care is a dire need as social workers promote sustainable communities and environments and seek ecological justice for all. This article discusses the health and mental health impacts of the compounding factors of the climate crisis, modern technology, and current political contexts. Activism for change and ecotherapeutic strategies are presented as radical self-care for social workers, in both academic and practice-based settings. These strategies are essential for recognizing, legitimizing, and addressing the need for radical self-care practices in the global climate crisis.

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Self-care among healthcare social workers: An exploratory study

Cited by 51 publications

References 26 publications

Examining Self-Care Among Individuals Employed in Social Work Capacities

Examining Self-Care Among Individuals Employed in Social Work Capacities

Exploring the self-care practice of social workers in Slovakia: How do they fare?

Radical Self-Care for Social Workers in the Global Climate Crisis

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