Self-Care is Essential - Dale Merchant, EDG 6320 - Individual Counseling by Dale Merchant

Professional "Takeaway"

dmerchant8 — 2024-10-26 17:01:47 UTC

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.

Importance of Self-Care

dmerchant8 — 2024-10-26 17:11:58 UTC

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.

My Personal Self-Care Strategies

dmerchant8 — 2024-10-26 17:31:26 UTC

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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