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My biggest takeaway from reviewing the resources on counselor burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma is that self-care should be addressed as an ethical mandate for school counselors. Counselors should assess their own physical and emotional well-being to support students effectively.

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Prioritizing self-care as a professional school counselor is crucial as it directly correlates to the effectiveness of how we serve our students. By prioritizing self-care we ensure that we can function effectively and efficiently as a school counselor without risking burnout.

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I will incorporate self-care strategies as I serve others and dedicate weekly time for self-assessment and personal reflection. This will help me to monitor stressors and maintain a healthy work-life balance. I will continue implementing prayer, adequate sleep, healthy nutrition, physical exercise, therapy, journaling, taking nature walks/hikes, and reading into my self-care routine.

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Your health is your wealth! Eat healthy, regular meals and stay hydrated.

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Adequate rest is an essential part of self-care! Make sleep a priority. 

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Reading is self care! Focus on positives that can help you to grow and learn.

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Therapy is a form of self-care. Set goals and manage priorities. 

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Prayer is a vital part of my self care. I often start my day with prayer to help me stay connected.