What is Survivor syndrome?

Survivor syndrome, also known as survivor's guilt, is the response of a person when they believe they have done something wrong by surviving a traumatic event when others did not, often feeling self-guilt. In a workplace setting the majority of cases it relates to feelings around surviving a redundancy programme.

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Survivor syndrome, also known as survivor’s guilt, is the response of a person when they believe they have done something wrong by surviving a traumatic event when others did not, often feeling self-guilt. In a workplace setting the majority of cases it relates to feelings around surviving a redundancy programme. This information has been produced to help individuals understand their response and for those that lead, manage, or supervise to support those experiencing survivor syndrome. It is important to remember that being a leader, manager or supervisor does not preclude the experience of survivor syndrome.

What causes survivor syndrome?

Over and above the guilt associated with not being made redundant the following contribute to the emotional, psychological, and physical impacts: Loss of relationships and friendships – saying goodbye to someone you have worked with is hard

Loss of status and sense of belonging

Working outside of comfort or competence zone

Continued uncertainty

In addition the lack of support for those left behind and the narrative that ‘they are the lucky ones’ when it may very clearly not feel like this, compounds the feelings of guilt and feeling ‘wobbled/anxious’ amplifies the survivor syndrome.

What can you do for yourself?

Acknowledge that the way you are feeling is real, understandable and look for support. Use techniques, for example like the emotions wheel, to identify the emotions you are experiencing to help you articulate them, or even point to them, if saying them out loud is too painful or difficult. Capture the reasons you feel this way – writing them down releases brain space, capacity and short-circuits the ongoing repeat of your emotions. Putting them on paper enable you literally to take a step back and look at the situation from a different perspective which can help you begin to create strategies or solutions to address them. Allow time for grief and grieving – do not let anyone tell you how long is acceptable and remember that grief comes and goes.

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Feeling angry on behalf of your colleagues is natural – ensure that this emotion does not have a negative effect on your wellbeing or your existing relationships within the organisation. Resist the temptation to “avenge” your colleagues or sabotage new ways of working. This helps no-one. Find out as much information about the decisions around the redundancy programme and the vision for the future – this may help you accept the reasons your role was not identified as part of the redundancy programme. Think about the difference you will be able to make for the collection, the audiences, and communities you serve – this should focus your contribution and give you a sense of purpose. Find someone to talk to about how you are feeling – your line manager, employee assistance programme, human resources, or others for example your Trade union.

Take time to re-group, re-coup and adjust to new way of working.

Be kind to yourself and accept that even if you are one of the ‘lucky ones’ it is ok to feel like this, you too have experienced the trauma and loss of a redundancy programme – but it is natural also to feel relieved and even happy that you are still in post – this doesn’t make you a bad person. This is a difficult time for everyone. We need open and honest, non-judgemental, and unconditional two-way communication. As a museum professional help your leader, manager or supervisor help you and the way of doing this is about being honest and authentic about your feelings and the challenges you are facing.

What can you do as a leader, manager, or supervisor?

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