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My biggest takeaway is realizing how burnout and compassion fatigue can slowly build up without self-awareness, making proactive self-care crucial to sustaining a long-term career in the helping profession. Without prioritizing self-care, we risk burnout, which directly impacts our ability to support our clients effectively.

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Reflection on Importance of Self-Care in the Helping Profession

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Reflection on Importance of Self-Care in the Helping Profession

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Self-care is very important because the demands of counseling are high, and failing to care for ourselves can lead to professional impairment, harming not only us but also the clients who rely on us for support

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Identification & Description of Personal Self-Care Strategies

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Identification & Description of Personal Self-Care Strategies

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Engaging in regular, positive recreational activities such as journaling, reading, or spending time in nature will help me refill my emotional 'bucket' and maintain resilience. As well as having a network of trusted individuals who can offer feedback and emotional support.