Self-care by Clare Galicia https://padlet.com/claregalicia/9vdv2e9odxvo Individual Counseling en-us 2018-10-22 18:37:57 UTC 2023-07-20 00:40:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Activities claregalicia https://padlet.com/claregalicia/9vdv2e9odxvo/wish/298744007 The importance of self-care for school counselors is necessary to ensure not getting burnt out. School counselors live hectic lives at times with meetings, deadlines, and unexpected crises. There are several activities and practices that counselors can engage in on a regular basis to maintain a healthy lifestyle and well-being. Taking time to assess myself when I feel overwhelmed, self-care needs to be a priority. A self-care plan or activities can restore balance. When feeling swamped and need some time to regroup here are some activities that can help restore balance:

1.      Walk away from your desk and get a drink of water. 
2.      Take time to relax the mind and the body by meditating in a quite low lit room.
3.      Read the Bible, write down your emotions and feelings in a healing journal, and/or play an instrument.
4.      Take a stroll in a park, ride a bike, and/or just listen to music.

In order to effectively help others, it is important to make sure that I am emotional, spiritually and physically in a good space.

Reference:
Biswas, R. (2017, August 25). Woman playing violin. [Drawing]. Retrieved from https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Drawing-Woman-playing-violin/1084142/4216090/view
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