Self-Care Padlet by Jalynn Johnson-Black

Professional “Take Away” from Reviewing Resources

jjohnsonblack — 2023-10-23 16:21:53 UTC

Counseling others could require the counselor to need a counselor of their own. After reading and reflecting on the resources, counselor's burnout or compassion fatigue is common for mental health professionals. Even though the settings are supposed to be "therapeutic".

Reflection on Importance of Self-Care in the Helping Profession

jjohnsonblack — 2023-10-23 16:35:58 UTC

Self-Care is the number one defense for counselors' burnout and compassion fatigue. Even though it is difficult to do so, boundaries must be set and the opportunities for self-care should be given and taking by any helping professional.

Identification & Description of Personal Self-Care Strategies

jjohnsonblack — 2023-10-23 16:36:27 UTC

Creating and taking self-care opportunities is a goal that I set for myself for this year. After collaborating with my mentor, we discovered that my best plan of action would be to set boundaries between work, class, and home. Keeping the three separated will help me focus on one goal at a time. My time at home should be used to relax and replenish my strength to continue to work. Home time could also be used for activities that I enjoy doing like going to the movies and to the beach.

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jjohnsonblack — 2023-10-23 16:36:46 UTC

Thanks for reading!