Learning Outcomes

Self-Care for Gatekeepers

Module 4 underscores the importance of self-care for Gatekeepers as they are often at the frontlines of others’ crises. The module offers five specific self-care strategies, encouraging Gatekeepers to build into their daily lives focused breathing, mindfulness meditation, fun everyday activities and gratitude journaling. Engaging in these activities not only offers a positive distraction or respite for Gatekeepers, but can also build their resilience and wellbeing. Moreover, they can transfer to people in crisis some of the lessons learned about the value of self-care.

Learning Outcomes

• Acknowledge one’s risks and limits as a Gatekeeper to buffer against burnout
• Recognize the value of developing healthy habits of self care in order to achieve balance and foster resilience
• Practice stretching and deep breathing to regulate nervous system response
• Achieve emotional balance through practicing LovingKindness meditation
• Identify personally meaningful low-prep “below-the-neck” activities to lower daily stress
• Foster a positive outlook by appreciating good things in everyday life