3.7 Practice
- Journal Prompts
- How does the agency/organization support their service providers/employees?
- How does the mission and/or vision statement influence the daily functioning of the agency/organization?
- Does taking a 15 minutes break challenge the agency/organization culture-even if there is a policy that you get one.
- What have you observed other employees/colleagues do for self-care?
- Ask 3 colleagues how they sustain their work daily. What are their responses? Do you think these habits might be helpful for you?
- Self-Care Activity: Take work breaks during your internship this week (15 minutes every 3 hours minimum), and spend time doing something that calms your mind. Track how it makes you feel and how your internship colleagues respond. If possible, leave your desk and/or the building. Try to focus on your breathing and relaxing your muscles.
- Class Discussion
- How does the agency/organization mission/vision align with the work being performed?
- How does the environment (photos, waiting area, office spaces, building, employees, etc.) reflect the service users?
- How does the environment reflect (or not reflect) a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion?
- What is the “feel” of the agency? Is it more casual, or more formal? Is the organizational structure rigid or more free-flowing?