In this episode of Voices of Fostering, host Helen sits down with supervising social worker Stefanie to discuss the vital topic of self-care for foster carers. Stefanie shares her background and journey into social work, the role of a social worker within fostering, and delves deeply into the concept of carer fatigue and compassion fatigue. Learn about the signs of burnout, practical advice on managing it, and the importance of support systems. Stefanie also provides insights into her rewarding experiences working with foster carers and offers advice for individuals considering fostering.
Footnotes:
Downloadable link as mentioned in the episode:
313_Traffic-light-wellness-planning-tool_V1_PCC_Flyer_DRAFT1.pdf (acacia.org.uk)
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11/20/24 • 20 min
Voices of Fostering - Stefanie - The importance of self-care for foster carers
Transcript
Hello, and welcome to this episode of Voices of Fostering. And today we're going to be focusing on how important it is to look after yourself as a foster carer. And to do that, we're going to be chatting to one of our lovely social workers. So I'd like to introduce Stefanie.
StefanieHello, Stefanie. Hello, Helen.
HelenHow are you?
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