PRACTITIONER RESOURCE Inner resource map
A reflective wellbeing tool for people working in domestic, family and sexual violence contexts
This practitioner resource supports people working in domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) contexts to strengthen their wellbeing and prevent burnout.
The Inner resource map is a structured, reflective tool that helps people identify their psychological assets, capabilities and connections and draw on them during periods of stress, change or trauma.
Focused on practical application, the resource guides users through a series of evidence-informed reflective steps that can be used individually, in supervision, or as part of team-based professional development:
- Identifying what motivates you and sustains your work
- Mapping your safety network
- Listing professional and community support services
- Recognising indicators or signals that things are not going well
- Identifying self-care strategies that support your body, mind and behaviours
- Developing a routine or plan for responding to stress, uncomfortable change or trauma
It includes a printable template to support practical implementation and can be adapted for individual or team use.
The resource recognises that sustained, trauma-informed work in DFSV settings requires intentional wellbeing strategies. It encourages practitioners and leaders to identify early warning signs, build support networks, and develop personalised self-care and response plans.
This resource is designed for:
- Practitioners working in domestic, family and sexual violence services
- Professionals across health, community, legal and social service settings
- Team leaders and supervisors supporting workforce wellbeing
- Participants and facilitators at sector events and professional forums
It is particularly relevant for those working in high-intensity environments where vicarious trauma, workforce pressures and system complexity shape daily practice.
Publication details
This resource has been adapted from WorkUP Queensland’s Self-Care planning resource (2020). It was created in partnership with Third Sector for use at the 3rd National Family Safety Summit, February 2026.
Suggested citation
Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety. (2026). Inner resource map [Practitioner resource]. ANROWS.