Self Care Padlet Duong-Binh Do by Duong Binh Do

Take Away

ddo20 — 2023-10-25 18:34:51 UTC

It is important to take active step to prevent burnout and fatigue. I would like to use the questions from Gerald Corey to self-evaluate myself as a wellness check in:

Is my personal life satisfying and rewarding?

Are my relationships what I want them to be?

To what degree am I taking care of myself, both physically and emotionally?

Importance of Self-Care in the Helping Profession

ddo20 — 2023-10-25 18:44:57 UTC

Counselors also need their own counselor: we usually advise and advocate for clients/students to get counseling, so we should practice it and come to our personal counselor for help when needed.

Self-care: Outdoor walk

ddo20 — 2023-10-25 19:02:33 UTC

Afternoon walk: I enjoy daily afternoon walk. This is the time for me to get active. Taking a walk outside and enjoying the warm sun or cold air improve my physical and mental health.

Importance of Self-Care in the Helping Profession

ddo20 — 2023-10-26 21:34:18 UTC

Self-care is essential, not just optional: when we are fatigue and drained like an empty glass, what do we have to pour on to others? more stress?

Self-care: deep breathing exercise

ddo20 — 2023-10-26 21:51:34 UTC

This is a very basic but most effective strategy that I use. It is quick, fun and easy tool to help calm me down and relax. My personal favorite is counting backward breathing, square breathing and smell flower/blowing off candle. My favorite to teach students are volcano breathing, bee breathing and rainbow breathing.