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A '''caretaker''' is a [[headmate]] whose [[role]] is taking care for or assisting with the [[system]] or other headmates. | A '''caretaker''' is a [[headmate]] whose [[role]] is taking care for or assisting with the [[system]] or other headmates. They may sooth, guide, or help process emotions for system members, including individual headmates, groups, or the system as a whole. Some caretakers look after the the body by keeping up with hygiene, going to work, or performing self-care. | ||
==Related Terms== | |||
Caretakers are often considered a form of [[Internal Self Helper]], and has its own subterms: [[soother]], [[hygienist]], [[guide]], etc. Many caretakers look after [[little|littles]] and [[Trauma Holder|trauma holders]]. | |||
==Flags== | |||
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Caretaker.png|Caretaker flag by [https://xenic-nd.tumblr.com/post/634238797370081281 Cluster Brains]. Dae says it chose the colors based on the "soft, warm and give off caring vibe" of caretakers. | |||
Caretaker by neopronouns.png|Alternate caretaker flag by [https://neopronouns.tumblr.com/post/650162481141039104/original-simplified-caretaker-a-system-member neopronouns]. | |||
Caretaker simplified by neopronouns.png|Simplified alternate caretaker flag by [https://neopronouns.tumblr.com/post/650162481141039104/original-simplified-caretaker-a-system-member neopronouns]. | |||
</gallery> | |||
[[Category:System Roles]] | [[Category:System Roles]] | ||
Revision as of 16:11, 27 October 2021
| caretaker ( n., adj.) | |
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 flag by [ Cluster Brains] | |
| Other forms | caregiver (n., adj.) |
| Applies to | headmates |
A caretaker is a headmate whose role is taking care for or assisting with the system or other headmates. They may sooth, guide, or help process emotions for system members, including individual headmates, groups, or the system as a whole. Some caretakers look after the the body by keeping up with hygiene, going to work, or performing self-care.
Related Terms
Caretakers are often considered a form of Internal Self Helper, and has its own subterms: soother, hygienist, guide, etc. Many caretakers look after littles and trauma holders.
Flags
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Caretaker flag by Cluster Brains. Dae says it chose the colors based on the "soft, warm and give off caring vibe" of caretakers.
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Alternate caretaker flag by neopronouns.
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Simplified alternate caretaker flag by neopronouns.
