Self Care Padlet by Leeandria Fordham

Professional Take Away

leeandriafordham — 2025-03-30 21:56:40 UTC

The most important take away I feel that is necessary to help alleviate burnout is taking time for yourself and managing your stress. Burnout happens more and more due to being overworked with non-counselor duties and the lack of support and assistance.

Reflection on Importance of Self-Care in the Helping Profession

leeandriafordham — 2025-03-30 22:01:28 UTC

Taking care of ourselves as well as being there for our fellow counselors will indeed support our overall wellbeing. Creating a network of counselors to be able to share their frustrations and concerns without judgement would help tremendously with self care. I am a social person and do well when I have someone to vent to, trust and relate to.

Identification & Description of Personal Self-Care Strategies

leeandriafordham — 2025-03-30 22:02:09 UTC

A few strategies I will use to improve my self care are taking time for myself with relaxation, daily walking, having a positive mindset and only doing what I can in a days work. I will take time each morning to drink my coffee and sit in silence. Over the years, I have realized life is to short so it is imperative to take time for ourselves and without any guilt.

Picture/Graphic

leeandriafordham — 2025-03-30 22:08:15 UTC

Being at the beach is very therapeutic which can help with stress and anxiety.