EDG6320: Unit 1: Self-Care by Rainey Tucker

rtucker5_ — 2024-10-20 16:26:09 UTC

rtucker5_ — 2024-10-20 23:26:53 UTC

In helping professions, such as counseling, it is imperative for the helper/counselor to maintain a high level of self-awareness, set healthy boundaries with clients and their families, relax, and spend time doing things they enjoy. Becoming self-aware, setting healthy boundaries, and enjoying life will help the counselor to avoid experiencing burnout.

rtucker5_ — 2024-10-20 23:57:10 UTC

To provide ethical treatment for students, school counselors follow the American School Counselor Association's (ASCA) Ethical Standards for School Counselors. The ASCA found self-care so important to providing quality care, that in the Ethical Standards for School Counselors, the need for self-care to avoid emotional impairment or burnout is included.

rtucker5_ — 2024-10-21 00:13:30 UTC

To prevent emotional burnout, I will do things that strengthen my physical and mental health such as daily walks and practicing breathing techniques. Practicing meditation and breathing techniques helps muscles within the body relax reducing built-up tension throughout the body. Spending quality time in nature while maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine will help me relieve stress reducing the chance of experiencing burnout.