Positive Moves: Caring for Our Capacity to Care

Trauma Stewardship is a daily practice of bringing attention and intention to our capacity to care for ourselves as we care for others (van Dernoot Lipsky & Burk, 2009). Mapping our trauma exposure response is a critical first step in understanding the impact that our work has on our personal and professional lives. By integrating the principles of The Five Directions Model, we can begin to develop daily habits, routines, and rituals that embody mindful empathy, intentionality, and (self) compassion, which are essential to our health and well-being.

Objectives

• Define Trauma Stewardship
• Identify warning signs of Trauma Exposure Response
• Apply principles of The Five Directions Model to our personal and professional lives

Prior Learning

This noncredit course is best suited for Occupational Therapists looking for continuing education activities. Additionally, to ensure success, students should:

• Be comfortable reading and understanding English, as all materials are provided in English.
• Have basic computer skills, including navigating the internet, downloading/uploading files, installing software, and using applications like Microsoft Word.

Agenda