Self-Care Padlet by Tyrisha Stricklin

Professional "Take Away"

tstricklin1 — 2023-10-27 02:59:26 UTC

My professional takeaway from the book "Counselor Self Care" is that it is imperative to take care of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I agree that self-care is required to be successful in a "helping profession" because we give so much to others.

It was interesting to learn that self-care is an ethical mandate or "ethical duty". I started practicing self-care early because as the saying goes "You can't pour from an empty cup." I plan to continue my self-care routines because I enjoy them and the way they make me feel.

The Importance of Self-Care

tstricklin1 — 2023-10-27 03:00:51 UTC

Practicing self-care is crucial to avoid burnout, as a teacher I started practicing self-care early. When we are in charge of caring for others it is not always easy to care for ourselves. Since we devote so much time and energy to others, oftentimes we are too mentally drained to care for ourselves. However, I found that once I did something for myself I felt so much better, something as simple as taking a moment to step away from everything and breathe and/or exercise.

In an ethics training I attended the presenter reminded us how essential self-care is. Another thing he said, that I agree with is "that we need a counselor friend, someone to talk to when needed."

Identification and Description of Personal Self-Care Strategies

tstricklin1 — 2023-10-28 03:30:32 UTC

One thing I do for self-care is try to do something fun every week. Another thing I do is get a pedicure at least once a month which allows me to get a massage at the same time. I also go on a date with my husband at least once a month and we go on a vacation once a year just him and I. We also take a family vacation once a year. Last, but not least I am very involved in my church; I pray, and study, and my faith is my main source of self-care.

tstricklin1 — 2023-10-28 03:42:12 UTC

tstricklin1 — 2023-10-28 04:00:56 UTC