Battles

@MissGremlin

Ryker, out middle cat, we got from someone my partner knew. She fostered cats (from the RSPCA I think, looking after them while waiting for them to get adopted - not 100% sure) and she had to go I testate for a week so we were asked if we minded taking care of Ryker while she was gone. Of course we said yes, he was a tiny little kitten at the time. Needless to say, he never left. I still think I was set up, but I adore all of 10kg of the big scaredy cat! 🐈 🤗

@MJG017 haha maybe a set up but one that had a good outcome 😂.

What's your plans for the day?

@MissGremlin

I'm not complaining about it 😂

No plans for today. I did get anything done on my assignment yesterday, so I might have another crack at that Although as soon as I sit at the PC I'll think I'll just play a game for 30mins or so and hours later.... 🤣

I should do some more today though, because we have on online study forum for it tomorrow. It's all on trauma informed care. And I know you'll find this hard to believe, but it's taking me ages because I get the feeling my answers are way longer than they want them.

@MJG017 hopefully you have gotten some of your assignment done? Sorry I had a nap for a bit, so tired today.

That's going to be hard for you to not give long answers. The more details the better right?

Hello @Jynx, how are you going?

Allo allo!! How are you going @MissGremlin?

@Jynx got a rotten headache but I'm somewhat ok otherwise. Been dealing with vivid flashbacks since last night after being triggered.

@MissGremlin Oh from the crappy call? I was having a lil read of your convo with @MJG017 (PS Hiiii and also d'aww you two make me smile so much, happy to return the favour hehe) and good LAWD that is like, 'supporting someone in a crisis no-nos 101' smh

You found any helpful strategies for them yet? Still a pretty new experience for you, the flashbacks I mean, no?

@Jynx yeah from that crappy call, really wasn't helpful at all. Me and @MJG017 have some random chats 😂. Yeah I didn't think it was a question that should have been asked, like they wanted graphic details. It was the fact that even after I said that I didn't want to talk about it anymore that they kept on going.

Yeah they are still pretty new to me and i haven't found anything that works really, like I'm sometimes able to bring myself back into the present briefly but then lose myself again. I try to focus on things around me and name the colour of things, texture etc. Sometimes I'll hold something to try and keep myself present. But it's really hit and miss with whether something works or not.

@MissGremlin

the assignment.... as is assumed i sat down at the PC just after i posted my last message to you and... played my game for a little bit. I mean, maybe it was 4 hours, i'm not really sure, but it was important work. I liberated Drezen from a demon army and now have the recaptured citadel as my command base. So it was a good days work! 🤣

You will be happy to know that I quite after i did that and continues my assignment.It's basically 3 scenarios to choose from and 12 questions you have to do for each one. I just finished all questions for one of my scenarios. Umm, it took me 8 pages. I think i've gone into a little more detail than they probably wanted. If you're curious, here are the questions. hey start at 2, because 1 is just choosing a scenario (4 to choose from) or describe one from your real life support work.

2. Describe the type of traumas this person experienced.

3. What was the impact of trauma on this person? In your response consider social, emotional, physical and spiritual impacts. Briefly describe the behaviours and distress they experienced.

4. What are the coping strategies or ways this person has adapted to cope and survive?
5. How did you (or how would you) respond to this person’s disclosure? In your response you should consider the principles of trauma informed care.
6. What were (or might be) potential triggers for this person in accessing or receiving services? (In your response consider environmental and relationship triggers).
7. How did you (or how would you) work with this person to ensure safety? Include safety in relationships and environments and how you minimise the risk of retraumatisation.
8. What were some of their strengths and resources? How did you (or would you) help them to identify their own strengths?
9. How were you (or would you be) flexible and appropriate in meeting their individual and cultural needs?
10. How did you (or could you) support their right to choice and autonomy?
11. How did you support or encourage the person to give feedback about their experience of the service (or how could you do this)?
12. What self-care strategies did you use (or would you use) to manage any risk of you experiencing re-traumatisation or vicarious trauma?
13. What are some potential barriers the person is facing? What resources/referrals can you suggest that would be helpful for the person?

Does that seem like 8 pages worth to you? @Jynx (how are you going?) I'd be curious to hear what you think as well.