Recognising your own limits and looking after yourself by Back Up https://padlet.com/backupmentoring/xsnxf3bq6bqdsbph Please use this space to discuss how you may look after yourself after a difficult call. en-us 2021-10-05 11:49:58 UTC 2026-07-04 15:27:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads-usc1.storage.googleapis.com/859087323/438f2477a9201e746c8438b8e8050b84/BU_Icon_only_Primary_RGB.ai https://padlet.com/backupmentoring/xsnxf3bq6bqdsbph/wish/3972767008 Get support from Mentor leader at Back Up/Supervisor.

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]]> 2026-07-04 15:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/backupmentoring/xsnxf3bq6bqdsbph/wish/3972767182 https://padlet.com/backupmentoring/xsnxf3bq6bqdsbph/wish/3972767525 Recognise your levels of stress and take action, whether that's changing your environment or moving around to 'shake off' the emotional state you are in.

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]]> 2026-07-04 15:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/backupmentoring/xsnxf3bq6bqdsbph/wish/3972768763 Get serport from the mentoring team ,take a break , talk to some you now will listen with out disclosing any personal details . stay with in you booundries . for me going out side in nature and talk to one of my cats , some times you might evon get a little empathy back . t45c6ctr8z https://padlet.com/backupmentoring/xsnxf3bq6bqdsbph/wish/3972768951 2026-07-04 15:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/backupmentoring/xsnxf3bq6bqdsbph/wish/3972768951 https://padlet.com/backupmentoring/xsnxf3bq6bqdsbph/wish/3972768966 Never be afraid you will be judged for seeking help from others for reaching out or using the resources, support and tools within B.U

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Write down the concern and report

Be aware of the differing forms of abuse

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