Review Article

“Preventing the Pain” When Working with Family and Sexual Violence in Primary Care

Box 1

Five common self-care strategies identified in the literature.
Cognitive: mental activities that influence our perceptions, for example, self-talk/attitudes
Physical: physical and sensory activities, for example, music, exercise, driving, and going on vacation
Spiritually/philosophical: faith or value systems that provide an outlook on life or guidance/rules for living life
Social/recreational: all forms of creative expression or recreational diversion for example, spending time with friends,
volunteer work, and shopping
Verbal: using language to identify and express feelings/or stress, for example, talking, writing, and naming the problem or
feeling [3]