Self-Care Padlet by

Professional “Take Away” from Reviewing Resources

mvaladez6_ — 2024-10-27 19:08:47 UTC

After reviewing the resources on burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma, I found the importance of self-care amongst school counselors as a take away, along with its effects on student success. There are so many factors that contribute to burnout amongst school counselors, though it is an obvious fact occurring in much of the research covering these cases of burnout that if we as counselors are unable to fulfill our roles effectively due to factors such as compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, or poor student-to-counselor ratios, there is a great effect on student success. Without self-care, school counselors may experience feelings of burnout at a quicker rate.

Reflection on Importance of Self-Care in the Helping Profession

mvaladez6_ — 2024-10-27 19:09:09 UTC

I enjoyed reading the article from American School Counselor Association because it reminded me how school counselors can be stretched thin in multiple directions. The role of a school counselor can be very demanding, taxing, and sometimes draining, as they are constantly expected to meet the needs of students, families, and staff members. On top of this, they are to go home and meet the needs of their family friends, and daily life tasks. However, if a school counselor is not able to take care of themselves emotionally or physically, how can they expect to support someone else? Ultimately, self-care is a crucial aspect in the helping profession (Williams, 2011).

References

mvaladez6_ — 2024-10-28 06:11:39 UTC

Williams, R. (2011, January 1). The importance of self-care. American School Counselor Association (ASCA). https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Magazines/January-February-2011/The-Importance-of-Self-Care

Self-Care Strategy: Self-Date Night

mvaladez6_ — 2024-10-28 06:48:01 UTC

My strategy is called self-date night. In this strategy, I dedicate a three day window where I will practice self-care during this time. I give myself a window instead of a specific day because sometimes deadlines stress me out, and if I don't complete an assignment, or in this case my self-care, in the date given, it will just lead to more stress. This self-care can be anything big or small, anything that provides happiness and a temporary break from the stress on my mind.