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Self-care must be practiced in order to provide optimal support for our students. In order to help others, we must learn to help ourselves. When an individual is working with an impairment they may not be focused or in a state to provide optimal support to students or staff.

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Counselors work to identify needs in those of the people they work with. Yet, counselors do not recognize needs of their own that may contribute to burnout in themselves. As a result, the burn out rate in counselors rises.

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Personal Self-Care Strategy - Journaling

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Personal Self-Care Strategy - Journaling

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Taking in emotional baggage and not being able to share the emotion is a difficult thing to endure. Journaling is a self-care strategy that I will employ. The ability to express your emotions, thoughts, and fears can assist with identifying triggers. The ability to see triggers can help me reduce anxiety reducing the possibility of burnout.

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There is a strong connection between our body and mind. Exercise is one area that I am lacking in due to making time for everyone, but me. Exercise will be a part of my self-care regimen. The use of exercise will allow for more energy and improved mood.