Balancing the Heart and Mind. by Maria Rubalcava

Professional “Take Away”

mrubalcava3 — 2024-10-28 01:19:40 UTC

My professional take-away from one of the articles was the importance of social and emotional learning ( SEL ) and how critical it is maintaining the mental health and well being of the school community. This includes The Principal, teachers, cafe staff, and janitors as they are all one unit and the goal is to be there for scholars and offer all the support available.

Who helps the helpers? SEL for school counselors’ mental health. (2021, May 12). ASCD. https://ascd.org/blogs/who-helps-the-helpers-social-emotional-learning-for-school-counselors-mental-health

Identification & Description of Personal Self-Care Strategies

mrubalcava3 — 2024-10-28 01:45:34 UTC

One of my self care strategies that I personally use even now as an educator is setting clear boundaries between my professional and personal life, this strategy has proven to prevent burnout and allowing myself as well as other educators and counselors to recharge and allowing them to tackle the job more efficiently as time progresses.

Another method of self care is daily affirmations and meditation sessions throughout the day as time permits. This allows to reset the mind and body as the job can create a lot of stress. This helps to enhance emotional resilience.

Brown, K. W., & Ryan, R. M. (2021). Mindfulness and self-regulation: An overview and evaluation of findings. Clinical Psychology Review, 83, 101-128.

Reflection on Importance of Self-Care in the Helping Profession

mrubalcava3 — 2024-10-28 02:07:26 UTC

Self-care is essential in the counseling world because it sustains counselors mental and emotional well being enabling them to provide effective and empathetic support to clients without risking burnout. Maintaining personal health and resilience ensure that one can be fully present and offer a genuine care and support for clients or scholars.

Miller, R., Lee, J., & Hawkins, S. (2020). Self-care strategies for professionals in the helping field. Journal of Counseling Practice, 15(3), 210-223.

Engaging in physical activity and preparing for competitions serves as a vital form of self-care, allowing me to release job-related stress while fostering resilience in various aspects of my professional life. This practice enhances both my mental and physical endurance, supporting my ability to navigate challenges in the helping profession effectively.

mrubalcava3 — 2024-10-28 02:27:30 UTC