Kovey Pratt's Self-Care by Kovey Pratt

kpratt3_1 — 2025-10-20 23:29:12 UTC

After reading the resources about burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma one of my biggest take aways is learning that self-care is a non-negotiable. I was unaware of how compassion fatigue can come on gradually from exposure to others' suffering, and can affect my mental health as well.

kpratt3_1 — 2025-10-20 23:31:59 UTC

Self-care is crucial in the helping profession because it helps maintain your mental-health while preventing burnout and compassion fatigue. If you are not prioritizing self-care, you can put your own well-being at risk and your empathy towards others.

kpratt3_1 — 2025-10-20 23:38:20 UTC

One strategy I can use to practice good self-care is setting aside time to read, which allows me to decompress and "escape" from reality. It is important to do things we are passionate about to promote self-care. I would also like to spend quality time with my family and friends, which can help me navigate work/life balance. Doing this can ensure that I will be taking care of myself in ways that are tailored to things I enjoy!