Carrying The Weight: Organizational Responsibility For The Mental Well-Being Of Humanitarian Workers

https://hub-ph.on-forge.com/library/51-carrying-the-weight-organizational-responsibility-for-the-mental-well-being-of-humanitarian-workers

In this article Agarwal and Buzzanell (2015) use the term “resilience labour” to describe the interplay of identity/identification networks which sustain aid workers’ involvement and resilience. Resilience labour is shaped by three overlapping identity and identification networks: family networks, ideological networks and destruction– renewal networks. Family networks sustain resilience through self-directed and other-directed efforts to maintain strong emotional bonds with colleagues, peers and the broader community.These networks, which workers frequently describe as being akin to family, provide essential emotional support, reduce stress and promote long-term engagement, even in voluntary or temporary roles. Identification with these networks enables aid workers to maintain personal growth, adapt effectively to changing circumstances, and find meaning and satisfaction in their work.

Question to this group : Are we doing enough to actively build and protect these networks — or do we still default to expecting individuals to "be resilient" on their own?