Helping the Helper by Tiffany Mitchell

Self-Care Importance

tmitchell27_ — 2023-10-29 22:37:56 UTC

I have learned that an essential part of any helping profession, such as counselors, doctors, and teachers, is the person's ability to monitor their well-being in order to continue to help others. Burnout, compassion fatigue, and self-care are real terms with real implications if not adhered to appropriately. I use the word real because I think I've sometimes not fully appreciated the seriousness of the issue.

tmitchell27_ — 2023-10-29 22:51:27 UTC

My self-care practices include prioritizing sleep as an essential part of maintaining my mind, body, and spirit. Shamefully, I once thought of my napping and the length of time I slept as being lazy but now I know better.

I also enjoy reading as a relaxing activity that brings me comfort and offers a way to escape. Nothing brings me more solace and pleasure than sitting down to a good book after a long day or hard week at work.

tmitchell27_ — 2023-10-29 23:37:25 UTC

The practice of self-care is just as important as the role that a counselor plays in caring for and treating others. In order to be effective for others, one must be effective for oneself by establishing proper means of developing essential self-care strategies.

tmitchell27_ — 2023-10-29 23:42:54 UTC

tmitchell27_ — 2023-10-29 23:44:07 UTC