Self-Care Padlet by

My Biggest Take Away

smaynard22 — 2024-10-28 02:54:17 UTC

My biggest take away is that it is important for counselors to know what the signs and symptoms of burnout are so that they can take preventative measures to avoid burnout or be able to treat it in the earlier stages. Burnout for counselors can be caused by being in an environment that is overstimulating, having too many tasks to complete and not having enough time to complete them, and not having adequate resources. Burnout can be avoided by learning to say no, prioritizing self-care, and simplifying tasks as much as possible.

Reflection on the Importance of Self-care

smaynard22 — 2024-10-28 03:04:56 UTC

Self-care is a crucial aspect of the helping profession because it becomes easier to burnout when you care for other people and neglect your own needs. It is true that you cannot pour from an empty cup. If counselors are not able to prioritize their own wellness, they may become stressed out. I do not think that counselors are able to perform at their best if they are not able to practice self-care.

Personal Self-care Strategies

smaynard22 — 2024-10-28 03:24:43 UTC

Two strategies that I can currently use to practice good self-care are:

Start saying no when I know that I already have too many tasks to complete. I struggle with this a lot at work, and it is easy for me to become overwhelmed because I have too much on my plate.
Prioritizing having time for myself. This can be challenging for me at times because I work full time, go to school, and I have two children, but I do feel a lot better when I do something for myself daily. My daily self-care that I want to practice is taking time to journal every night and to make sure that I am exercising four days a week.

smaynard22 — 2024-10-28 03:32:11 UTC

smaynard22 — 2024-10-28 03:34:21 UTC