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Week 4 – Discussion

Organizational Effectiveness

Review the articles by Gabel (2012) and Raney (2014), which are required readings for this week.

In your initial post, respond to the following questions:

· What is demoralization and why does Raney assert that clinical leaders should attend carefully to the morale of their clinical subordinates and colleagues?

· In what ways might Raney’s findings regarding the integration of mindfulness and adaptive leadership positively impact leaders interested in reducing demoralization in human services organizations?

Your initial post should be 400 words.

Point Value of this Discussion Question: 5

Week 4: Self-Care and the Role of Mindfulness

One of the biggest challenges for human services professionals stems from the nature of the work; helping others can be draining. Accordingly, self-care practices are essential in order to prevent burnout and minimize the effects of exposure to vicarious trauma. Mindfulness practices can increase self-awareness and assist human services professionals in remaining effective.

Resources

Readings

Gabel, S. (2012). Demoralization in mental health organizations: Leadership and social support help. Psychiatric Quarterly, 83(4), 489-96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11126-012-9217-3

Raney, A. F. (2014). Agility in adversity: Integrating mindfulness and principles of adaptive leadership in the administration of a community mental health center. Clinical Social Work Journal, 42(3), 312-320. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10615-014-0487-0