It is regarded with respect and confidentiality. Anonymous, Portland, Oregon. Once per month staff meets with an outside the agency facilitator for staff support. First 30-45 minutes are guided meditation and the remainder of the time is open for sharing. Executive director answers the phones so everyone on staff can attend.
Attendance is voluntary , but staff is paid.
We have a variety of stuffed animals in the department for staff use. Frequently, we'll find a teddy bear or frog or platypus being hugged or snuggled in a lap, easing the tension of very stressful days. The animals sometimes fly, too, in play. The rest of us pass the donation basket at each luncheon. When we need to have early a.m. staffings we all bring in breakfast goodies and have early breakfasts together while we staff.