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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 or going to work.<ref name="Neopronouns">https://neopronouns.tumblr.com/post/650162481141039104/original-simplified-caretaker-a-system-member</ref><ref name="CB">https://xenic-nd.tumblr.com/post/634238797370081281</ref><ref name = "TD>http://traumadissociation.com/alters#caretaker</ref>.


A caretaker is a [[headmate]] whose role is taking care for or assisting with the [[system]] or other headmates. Sometimes they can care for a specific group, such as [[Little|littles]].
They may struggle with their own emotional wellbeing and self-care.<ref name="TD"/>
 
==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]], [[Trauma Holder|trauma holders]], or other vulnerable headmate types<ref>https://did-research.org/did/alters/functions</ref>.
 
==Flags==
<gallery mode=packed>
Caretaker.png|Caretaker flag by Cluster Brains<ref name="CB"/>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 neopronouns<ref name="Neopronouns"/>.
Caretaker simplified by neopronouns.png|Simplified alternate caretaker flag by neopronouns<ref name="Neopronouns"/>.
</gallery>
 
==References==
<references />
[[Category:Psychiatric Terms]]
[[Category:System Roles]]
[[Category:System Roles]]

Revision as of 06:29, 13 November 2021

caretaker ( n., adj.)
Other formscaregiver (n., adj.)
Applies toheadmates
OriginPsychiatric Term

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 or going to work.[1][2][3].

They may struggle with their own emotional wellbeing and self-care.[3]

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, trauma holders, or other vulnerable headmate types[4].

Flags

References