Stress Management Techniques, Healthy Coping Strategies, Breathing Exercise
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Resource Type: Video or Multimedia
Focus Population: Family Members, Peers/Clients/Consumers
Topics: Behavioral Health Services, Best Practices, Community Defined or Evidence Based Practices, Behavioral Health Workforce, Crisis Continuum of Care, Peer Support
This Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Disaster Technical Assistance (DTAC) video provides tips for Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) staff on self-care and boundaries between survivors and CCP staff. It is meant to help staff understand the personal impact of working with disaster survivors. It also covers the importance of practicing self-care and demonstrates a breathing exercise that may help staff reduce stress.