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My biggest take-away from reading and reflecting on the information regarding burnout, compassion fatigue,

and secondary trauma is that boundaries are an important part of creating a work/life balance. These

boundaries are an essential part of self-care (Corey, et al., 2018).

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Self-care is a crucial aspect of the helping profession in that we must take care of

ourselves so that we can take care of others. We know that burnout and fatigue

affects our overall health. A counselor cannot be at their best and effectively provide

services to others when they are not healthy themselves.

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There are several ways that I can take care of myself while working in a help profession. This semester, I commit to the following strategies:

1. Regular Exercise-I prefer stretching, walking, and swimming.

2. Attend my regular scheduled therapy each week

3. Set boundaries

4. Take regular breaks

5. Engage in hobbies and things I enjoy

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Gerald Corey, Michelle Muratori, Jude T. Austin, I., & Julius A. Austin. (2018). Counselor self-care. American Counseling Association.