Mental wellbeing in crisis line volunteers: understanding emotional impact of the work, challenges and resources. A qualitative study.
Renate Catharina Wilhelmina Johanna WillemsConstance Hélene Christine DrossaertPatricia VuijkErnst Thomas BohlmeijerPublished in: International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being (2021)
: This study highlights the importance of training of volunteers in dealing with specific callers, and gives input for the development of interventions aimed at increasing personal resources, such as awareness of positive emotions and self-compassion. These resources can help to increase the mental wellbeing of crisis line volunteers and reduce turn-over rates.