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Professional "Take Away" from Reviewing Resources: When reviewing all of the resources, I did not realize the percentage (nearly double) of counselors experiencing burnout and all of the factors impacting school counselors today. In my current role, I support counselors. Collectively the resources afford me opportunity to focus on self-care at a deeper level instead of just using the self-care as a "buzz word". Thank you!

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Reflection on Importance of Self-Care in the Helping Profession: Self-care is crucial to a helping profession because I believe we first have to help ourselves before we can help others. I do my very best to set boundaries between my personal and professional life so when I have extend the professional boundary, I can. This allows me to keep my metaphorical "tank" full for the really tough professional days. Also, I worked for several school districts who claim the be "family" but they don't truly value family like I do. Finally, I work in a school district that aligns to my values, so the important and/or difficult "helping" work is in turn valued. I feel worthy!

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Identification & Description of Personal Self-Care Strategies: Two self-care strategies I currently use are wake up early "me time" exercising and reading or journaling (one or the other). Focusing morning time on me makes it easier to get up and take care of the important stuff- ME! It helps the day get off to a good start. Writing in a journal or reading helps me be more aware of all the things that can impact my effectiveness, while remaining aware of potential bias.