self-care for lgbt canvassers in the campaign for a yes vote in the marriage equality referendum in...
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Remember! - You are a very important part of a unique moment in Irish LGBT history!
The Basics
As Canvassers, some of us may Experience:
Other potentially challenging triggers:
Know your limits!
Some helpful ways of dealing with hurt feelings:
What is a buddy system?
Some suggested guidelines for establishing and maintaining helpful boundaries within the “Buddy / Buddy” relationship
A word of caution!
Protecting yourself during canvassing through using open questions
Some Self-Care Tools:
Stress Reduction Exercises
Motivational Tools
Relaxation / Mindfulness
Brief Visualisation – Visiting your ‘peaceful happy place’
Non Violent Communication Tools
Helpline Numbers – do not hesitate to call any of these
numbers at any time.
Last but not least!