Self Care; FIRST! Counselors need self care too!! by

Forms of Selfcare; Cater to your self!!

johnesiad — 2023-10-31 03:22:02 UTC

Although self-care can not always look this beautiful. Traveling and exploring the world can also be a form of selfcare. Also, it is a form of selfcare that brings comfort to me. Although, I can not always afford to go to nice places like Hawaii. Even if I take a road trip that just 2 hours away from town to explore a place I love visiting, or that has good food places; this is one form of selfcare to me. When I become a counselor and college professor I know things will get busy. However, during my down time I do get or during holidays, I hope to be able to take advantage of a travel experience to relieve any of my stress!!

Selfcare is not Selfish !!!

johnesiad — 2023-10-31 03:59:33 UTC

Being a future counselor I know it requires them to be strong for those who come to them for support. However, in order for me to be there for others I will have to take care and pour into myself first. For example, as future counselors we have to listen to our mind and bodies and when we are feeling tired; we should take a nap. Moreover, even when we on a our workplace; if we are feeling stressed; we need to take a few minutes to meditate. All of these examples fall under selfcare. Also, self-care can help us to manage stress and cope with difficult emotions. When we are stressed, our bodies produce hormones that can damage our health over time. Furthermore, Self-care is not selfish. It is essential for our overall well-being. When we take care of ourselves, we are better able to take care of others and to live our lives to the fullest.

Burnout, depression, fatigue...

johnesiad — 2023-10-31 04:25:32 UTC

It is important to remember that counselors are human beings too. They are susceptible to the same stresses and challenges as everyone else. As a future counselor if I experiencing burnout, it will be important for me to seek help so that I can continue to provide quality care to my future clients. I believe that counselors getting burnt out, compassion fatigue, and secondary depression is a serious problem. Also, knowing these things as a future counselor I hope that there is a system created in my workplace to helping me do my job effectively. I know I will play a vital role in society by helping people to cope with difficult emotions. Therefore, it will be important that I make sure I am in my right mind before doing so. Therefore, I can make a difference in someone's life!!