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A '''caretaker''' is a [[headmate]] whose [[role]] is taking care for or assisting the [[system]] or other headmates. They may soothe, guide, or help process emotions for system members, including individual headmates, groups, or the system as a whole. Some caretakers look after 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>. | |||
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|internal self helper]]. Many caretakers look after [[little|littles]], [[Trauma Holder|trauma holders]], or other vulnerable headmate types<ref>https://did-research.org/did/alters/functions</ref>. | |||
For subterms of this archetype, see [[:Category:Caretaker Subterms]]. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<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]] | ||
[[Category:Headmate Archetypes]] | |||
[[Category:Common Terms]] | |||
[[Category:Headmate Terms That Relate To Relationships]] | |||
[[Category:Headmate Terms That Relate To Tasks]] | |||
[[Category:Terms that describe internal tasks]] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:01, 18 February 2024
| caretaker ( n., adj.) | |
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| Other forms | caregiver (n., adj.) |
| Applies to | headmates |
| Origin | Psychiatric Term[medical citation needed] |
A caretaker is a headmate whose role is taking care for or assisting the system or other headmates. They may soothe, guide, or help process emotions for system members, including individual headmates, groups, or the system as a whole. Some caretakers look after 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[edit | edit source]
Caretakers are often considered a form of internal self helper. Many caretakers look after littles, trauma holders, or other vulnerable headmate types[4].
For subterms of this archetype, see Category:Caretaker Subterms.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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![Caretaker flag by Cluster Brains[2]Dae says it chose the colors based on the "soft, warm and give off caring vibe" of caretakers.](/images/thumb/8/8c/Caretaker.png/300px-Caretaker.png)
Caretaker flag by Cluster Brains[2]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[1].](/images/thumb/d/d2/Caretaker_by_neopronouns.png/300px-Caretaker_by_neopronouns.png)
Alternate caretaker flag by neopronouns[1].
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![Simplified alternate caretaker flag by neopronouns[1].](/images/thumb/d/d7/Caretaker_simplified_by_neopronouns.png/300px-Caretaker_simplified_by_neopronouns.png)
Simplified alternate caretaker flag by neopronouns[1].
![Alternate caretaker flag by neopronouns[1].](/w/File:Caretaker_by_neopronouns.png){kind=icon}
![Simplified alternate caretaker flag by neopronouns[1].](/w/File:Caretaker_simplified_by_neopronouns.png){kind=icon}
