self-care padlet kayla olguin by Kayla Olguin

Professional Takeaway

kaylaolguin2 — 2024-10-25 15:44:03 UTC

My biggest takeaway from the resources provided about self-care and burnout was that self-care is necessary to stay ethical. In other professions and situations I have been in, putting self-care first when experiencing burnout or trying to prevent it was frowned upon. However, in the field of counseling it is necessary because if a counselor is experiencing burnout they are not able to provide their best care.

Reflection on Importance of Self-Care

kaylaolguin2 — 2024-10-25 15:54:20 UTC

I believe that self-care is very important, because you have to help yourself before you can fully help others. At my job, my coworkers and I have very stressful and overwhelming days and we each know the importance of taking time for yourself. Therefore, we try to give each other breaks when we can so that way we can continue to provide the best care possible to our kids!

Identification of Personal Self-Care Strategies

kaylaolguin2 — 2024-10-25 15:58:38 UTC

I plan on asking for help more because that has been something I have not been great at in the past. When I am overwhelmed and stressed, I want to be able to communicate that with others who are willing to support me. I also plan on making more time for my hobbies, I love to crochet but I frequently put it on the back-burner. When I spend some time during the day crocheting, I notice I am less stressed.