Get Support
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It's day 9 of the Celebrate Civility challenge.
Today's tip is to get support.
Dealing with difficult coworkers, bullies, or workplace violence can be exhausting, challenging, costly, and just overwhelming. Understand that recovering from being bullied may be a long process and can lead to nursing burnout. It’s not something you should attempt to experience alone.
Turn to people you trust and let them know what you’re going through. Disclosure can be very powerful when experiencing any life struggles. A mentor is a good resource, since they may have encountered similar experiences and can offer guidance. Visit your workplace counseling service, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff support coordinator and/or other trusted healthcare professionals. Dr. Clark suggests reaching out to “external mentors”– individuals outside your organization who can be objective and focused on you.
Do you feel like you have a support system that you can rely on when facing struggles at work? Share your stories with us in our discussion or in our Facebook group.
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08/02/2018 7:03am CDT
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