Self-Care by Marisa Gonzalez

marisalgonzalez — 2024-03-20 15:58:01 UTC

To ensure self-care occurs, I have to intentionally weave it into my routine. By reflecting and planning on how I am taking care of myself on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, I can ensure I am dedicating time for my needs and well-being.

It is necessary not only to maintain a high level of self-awareness and evaluate my needs, but to commit to continued personal growth and consistent self-care.

marisalgonzalez — 2024-03-20 16:36:45 UTC

Self-care is critical both to function at full capacity and to provide effective counseling services. By not engaging in self-care, I personally may experience increased negativity, burnout, compassion fatigue, poor performance, and secondary trauma. As a result, this negatively impacts my work with students or clients.

Yoga and Exercise

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Monthly Massage

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Types of Self-Care

marisalgonzalez — 2024-03-20 16:43:05 UTC

There are numerous categories of self-care, so I aspire to be intentional about reflecting on which types I tend to focus on most and which types I can partake in more often. This will ensure I am taking care of myself in different aspects of my life.

Focus on Breath

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Healthy Eating

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Corey, G., Muratori, M., Austin, J. T., & Austin, J. A. (2018). Counselor Self-Care. American Counseling Association. https://search-ebscohost-com.easydb.angelo.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1652081&site=eds-live&scope=site.

Nature Walks

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Self-care tools and handouts

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Shallcross, L. (2013). Who's taking care of Superman? Counseling Today, 55(7), 42-46.

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Social Connections

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Attitude of Gratitude

marisalgonzalez — 2024-03-22 16:23:31 UTC

I have inconsistently engaged in a gratitude practice in the past; therefore, my goal is to become more consistent. There are multiple benefits to practicing gratitude, so dedicating time to practice will help me reflect on the positive despite any challenges faced throughout the day.

Setting and Enforcing Boundaries

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