06/18/2026
When we are regularly exposed to stories of violence and trauma, our minds and bodies may begin to adapt by becoming less emotionally responsive. This is known as desensitization. It can impact our ability to fully engage with the people and communities that we serve. In order to support survivors with care, we must start with caring for ourselves. ❤️🩹
[ID: The first slide has checkered teal background. There is a large white pop-up window that holds the main content. There is an off-white, round textbox that reads ‘’ in the top left corner and it has off-white, round minimize and exit buttons on the top right corner of the pop-up window. Within the pop-up window, the title reads ‘4 ways to avoid desensitization when working with survivors of violence’ in black text. Next to the title, there is a graphic of a brain cartoon that appears to be confused and dizzy. Below, there are four boxes; these boxes are formatted with the bolded title at the top and the text below. The boxes (from left to right, top to bottom) reads: (1) Humanize every survivor…See people as more than their experiences by acknowledging their strengths and identities, (2) Diversify your day…Mix emotionally demanding tasks with lighter or creative work when possible, (3) Lean on your support system…Spend time with friends, family, or loved ones who help you recharge, and (4) Normalize asking for help…Reaching out for support is a sign of sustainability, not weakness. There is an off-white, round textbox at the bottom center of the pop-up window that reads ‘advocacycntr.org’. The second slide contains the same content, but it is translated into Spanish.]
