Instrument 11 Professional Self-Care Scale (PSCS)_111221

Head Start Evaluation of a Trauma-Informed Care Program

Instrument 11 Professional Self-Care Scale (PSCS)_111221

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Professional Self-Care Scale


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Instructions: The items below contain statements about your personal and professional activities. Please use the following scale to indicate how often you engage in each activity.



How Often: 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Never






Always


1. I spend time with people whose company I enjoy.


2. I maintain a professional support system.


3. I take part in work-related social and community events.


4. I take breaks throughout the workday.


5. I participate in activities that promote my professional development.


6. I cultivate professional relationships with my colleagues.


7. I find ways to foster a sense of social connection and belonging in my life.


8. I am mindful of triggers that increase professional stress.


9. I seek out activities or people that are comforting to me.


10. I connect with organizations in my professional community that are important to me.


11. I make a proactive effort to manage the challenges of my professional work.


12. I avoid workplace isolation.


13. I spend time with family or friends.


14. I find ways to stay current in professional knowledge.


15. I share positive work experiences with colleagues.


16. I try to be aware of my feelings and needs.


17. I take some time for relaxation each day.


18. I avoid over-commitment to work responsibilities.


19. I monitor my feelings and reactions to students.


20. I share work-related stressors with trusted colleagues.


21. I maximize time in professional activities I enjoy.


PSCS Scoring


Scoring of the five PSCS sub-scales:


Professional Support

Total Items: 2, 6, 12, 15, 20


Professional Development

Total Items: 3, 5, 10, 14, 21


Life Balance

Total Items: 1, 7, 9, 13


Cognitive Awareness

Total Items: 8, 11, 16, 19


Daily Balance

Total Items: 4, 17, 18


Reference: Dorociak, K. E., Rupert, P. A., Bryant, F. B., & Zahniser, E. (2017). Development of the professional self-care scale. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 64(3), 325-334.

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