Self Care by Kelsey Marks

My takeaway

kmarks13 — 2023-10-26 22:21:16 UTC

When you're in a state of emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental exhaustion, that is burnout. A step after burnout is Compassion Fatigue, and those who have a better ability to empathize are at a greater risk for compassion fatigue. "Compassion fatigue is the price of empathy" -Steve Hunter.

kmarks13 — 2023-10-26 23:28:21 UTC

Counselors are at a high risk of burnout and compassion fatigue because they are invested in the emotional journeys of their clients, and they often ignore or do not self assess the signs. Self care is vital to keep counselors all around healthy.

My strategies

kmarks13 — 2023-10-26 23:32:25 UTC

I like to be active. I make it a priority to exercise a minimum of once a week. Since the weather has been so lovely I'm able to walk outdoors. Lately, my 2 year old and I have been spending every Sunday at the park. I'd like to increase my workouts to 2-3 times a week.
I love to be creative, and a current hobby of mine is crocheting. I used to crochet a little bit every night, but this semester have only been able to carve out time on the weekends. It would be nice to be able to crochet a few times a week.

kmarks13 — 2023-10-28 01:29:04 UTC

kmarks13 — 2023-10-28 01:46:54 UTC