Blog from Switchboard: Wellbeing and Self-Care for Service Providers during COVID-19
Original Publication Date:
July 28, 2020
Last Updated:
February 9, 2023
Estimated Read Time:
< 1 minute
Refugee service providers face unique challenges in supporting their clients while maintaining their own wellbeing during COVID-19. Switchboard has created a three-part blog and podcast series on staff self-care. Topics covered include Managing our Own Emotional Needs while Helping Refugee Clients, How can Organizations Support Staff?, Self-Care Q&A, and more. Podcast conversations feature Kristen Guskovict, LCSW; Dr. Minal Giri; Dr. Aprile Andelle; and Dr. Adeyinka Akinsulure-Smith.
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