Ukraine refugee psychological wellbeing pack: guidance for services

How to take care of yourself

It is important we take care of ourselves too, whilst providing support to others who have experienced trauma. As service providers, and individuals, we can take steps to promote our own wellbeing and that of others, including those who are providing a range of supports and services to arrivals from Ukraine. For some helpful information read about self care and looking after yourself in a crisis. Individuals can develop their own wellbeing plan using this Wellbeing Planning Tool on Turas.

Those responsible for providing services should consider the wellbeing needs of staff and volunteers, including interpreters, giving consideration to availability of support that may include de-briefing and/or reflective practice supervision, as appropriate to role.

Guidance is available for managers and supervisors on how to upskill staff to improve their knowledge of psychological first aid principles and confidence in applying these in practice. This is called Psychological first aid in action : supporting implementation of psychological first aid in local services, and can be found on Turas.