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Self-Care in an Era of Pathos: The Effects of the Trump Presidency on the Well-Being of Social Workers.

Authors :
Moore, Sharon E.
Adedoyin, A. Christson
Jones-Eversley, Sharon D.
Curtis, Carla M.
Source :
Urban Social Work; 2021, Vol. 5 Issue 2, p93-107, 15p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Objective: The importance of self-care for social workers as first responders is underscored in light of the sociopolitical, economic, and pandemic challenges that accompanied the presidency of Donald J. Trump, the 45th president of the United States. Methods: We conducted an extensive review of the literature on the conceptualization, dimensions, benefits, importance, and indispensability of self-care for social workers, especially in stressful socio-political and toxic work environments. Chaos theory served as the theoretical scaffold of our research. Results: Inevitably our research found that the ability of social workers to effectively serve as first responders during chaotic times depends on a proactive and consistent practice of self-care by social workers as an essential best practice. Conclusions: The consequences of the policies of the 45th president of the United States have taken their toll on the citizenry, with the increase in stress in the nation. Undoubtedly, social workers as first responders, therapists, and educators are at the receiving end of ensuing political and socioeconomic uncertainties. We posit that for social workers to remain steadfast, unshakable, and abiding in the solemn pursuit of social justice and an egalitarian society, this is the era for social workers to embrace and persistently practice self-care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24748684
Volume :
5
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Urban Social Work
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
151380002
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1891/USW-D-20-00026