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A '''caretaker''' is a [[headmate]] whose [[role]] is taking care for or assisting | 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 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"/> | They may struggle with their own emotional wellbeing and self-care.<ref name="TD"/> | ||
==Related Terms== | ==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>. | Caretakers are often considered a form of [[Internal Self Helper|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>. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery mode=packed> | <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.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 by neopronouns.png|Alternate caretaker flag by neopronouns<ref name="Neopronouns"/>. | ||
Revision as of 01:03, 19 September 2022
| caretaker ( n., adj.) | |
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| Other forms | caregiver (n., adj.) |
| Applies to | headmates |
| Origin | Psychiatric Term |
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 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].
Gallery
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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}
