Fostering personal and collective wellbeing: A workbook and guide for social service providers
The Fostering personal and collective wellbeing: A workbook and guide for social service providers, published by CharityVillage, in partnership with Elizabeth Bishop, explores what it means to cultivate wellbeing personally, as a social service provider in the nonprofit sector, and collectively at our organizations. As we know, the risk of burnout in the social service sector is at an all-time high, but the good news is that it does not have to be inevitable for those who work in this profession.
Like many service providers, you probably came into your chosen field with a sense of inspiration, a desire to contribute, and a commitment to making a difference in your community. However, you may have found yourself disillusioned along the way. Maybe you aren’t able to provide your service in ways that feel aligned for you both personally and professionally. You are not alone.
In this guide, we’ll explore a set of invitations based on the Conscious Service Approach guiding principles. These invitations will help you to embark on a journey of self-discovery, offering practical strategies to support your personal sense of wellbeing, while also considering approaches to organizational practices that can enhance the team’s collective health. Individual and organizational health are intimately interconnected, and this workbook honours this complexity.
