Community Care in the UK has put together an excellent list of recommendations that includes actions social workers, supervisors, politicians and community members can take to "stand up for social work." Several advocate for employee policies which address vicarious trauma, reflective supervision and provide suggestions for emotional regulation. Here are a few of my favorites:
#14 - Ask [employers] specifically about the amount of time allocated for reflective supervision, the methods used to allocate and monitor caseloads, their policy on violence against staff.
#25 - Laugh – go to a Stand up for Social Work comedy gig. Two practising social workers who are also stand-up comedians and who devote all their earnings to social work benevolent fund. Invite your friends.
#82 - Understand that caring about vulnerable children, the elderly and the disabled means caring about social workers and the resources they need in order to do their job well.
Take a look here at all the actions. What resonates for you?
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