Sonia Lopez by

Professional "Take Away" from Reviewing Resources

slopez75_ — 2023-10-29 23:23:36 UTC

There is no doubt that counseling is a stressful professional but I was surprised to learn that self-care is not only recommended but ethically mandated by the American School Counselor Association. While I'm sure I will be able to tell when I'm starting to feel burn out, I hope that I will have the discipline needed to take those breaks and take care of myself.

Williams, R. (2011, January 1). The Importance of Self-Care. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Magazines/January-February-2011/The-Importance-of-Self-Care

Reflection on Self-Care

slopez75_ — 2023-10-29 23:42:33 UTC

There is the common saying that we cannot take care of others if we are not taking care of ourselves. This is true in any situation where someone is taking care of someone else. This could be in counseling, nursing, law enforcement, or being a parent. I can reflect on times in my home life where I have been stressed and brought that stress home to my family. It wasn't pleasant for any of us. The same can be said for the kids I am taking care of at school. If I am not the best me mentally, I can't expect to be the best for them or my family.

Personal Self-Care Strategies

slopez75_ — 2023-10-29 23:48:50 UTC

Something that I am horrible about is taking a proper lunch for myself. Other people's needs are always present so I find myself completely having missed lunch at the end of the day. I will take a lunch daily even if that lunch means I turn my lights out and watch something on Netflix.

Also, as much as I love to read, I always find myself doing things for other people than taking the time to stop and read something for myself. I will make time to stop and just read. It won't be anything for school or work, but something for enjoyment.

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