Self Care in School Counseling by Korie Dutschmann

My Take-away

kdutschmann4 — 2023-10-29 19:35:55 UTC

My biggest takeaway from reviewing the resources was the fact that self-care is actually an ethical requirement for school counselors. While I knew self care was important, I didn't realize it was prioritized at such a high level by the people setting standards for the profession.

The Importance of Self Care

kdutschmann4 — 2023-10-29 19:36:20 UTC

Even from my position as a teacher, I can recognize my own thresholds of giving to my students and needing refreshment. It makes sense as a counselor (or other helping professions), when truly the entire position is giving to others, that burnout could occur quickly without implementation of self care.

My Self Care Strategies

kdutschmann4 — 2023-10-29 19:36:35 UTC

Some self care strategies I've developed for myself and will continue to use include walking outside and cooking. Especially when the weather is pleasant, I have found that walking has a profound effect on my mental and physical health. I also think the creative yet mechanical process of cooking relieves my stress (and makes me feel productive).

kdutschmann4 — 2023-10-29 21:42:53 UTC