Self-Care - Individual Counseling by Leandro Escobedo https://padlet.com/lescobedo2023/cgoltkax98agsgec en-us 2023-10-28 20:25:16 UTC 2023-10-29 22:17:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Professional ‘Take Away’ lescobedo2023 https://padlet.com/lescobedo2023/cgoltkax98agsgec/wish/2767264070 You can’t help others if you can’t help yourself. In a profession that requires empathy, patience, and life skills such as time management its key for the professional to be ‘on top of their game’. We must be able to take care of ourselves mentally and practice what we preach in order to give our clients the best therapy and advice possible.

]]> 2023-10-28 20:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lescobedo2023/cgoltkax98agsgec/wish/2767264070 Importance of Self-Care lescobedo2023 https://padlet.com/lescobedo2023/cgoltkax98agsgec/wish/2767264576 In my 20 years of employment never was self-care a topic of discussion. Not until Covid within the past couple of years was self-care more vital, valid, and seen as important. However, I was military, law enforcement, and in retail sales. I wasn’t in the counseling field that encounters various clients with various mental health issues on a daily basis. Burn-out and fatigue are apart of daily life in professional counseling. So much so that it’s that self-care is a mandate and not just a recommendation.

]]> 2023-10-28 20:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lescobedo2023/cgoltkax98agsgec/wish/2767264576 Identification & Description of Personal Self-Care Strategies: lescobedo2023 https://padlet.com/lescobedo2023/cgoltkax98agsgec/wish/2767264757 One thing I can do to ensure I’m taking care of myself while serving others in the helping profession is to ensure I get plenty of rest and focusing on the quality sleep vs quantity of sleep. It doesn’t matter if I’m in bed for 9 hours if I only get 4 hours of quality sleep.

Another personal self-care item would be to incorporate a balanced diet and exercise program as these two items can ensure a healthier and more stable lifestyle.

]]> 2023-10-28 20:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lescobedo2023/cgoltkax98agsgec/wish/2767264757 Picture of Self-Care lescobedo2023 https://padlet.com/lescobedo2023/cgoltkax98agsgec/wish/2767265044 Take the time to enjoy the peace and serenity of your environment.

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