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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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I believe that self-care is a crucial aspect of the helping profession because if not, burnout can nearly be imminent. Counselors and other professionals hold space for others to divulge their secrets, and trust that we are to take care of ourselves to help them cope with their problems. Burnout is often noticed too late, when symptoms are increasing.

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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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For me, practicing self care will look like reading more fictional books rather than only academic materials during the semester. This helps me relax and create space for myself. I can also ensure that I am getting regular sleep through efforts on maintaining a sleep schedule and routine.

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Professional “Take Away” from Reviewing Resources

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Professional “Take Away” from Reviewing Resources

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The biggest takeaway from the resources provided for me was that we bear a large mental load that can sometimes be damaging (absorbing secondary trauma). Another aspect that stuck with me is that counseling professionals are people that others trust with their most important ideas and secrets.