Self Care Padlet by Crystal Bushman

Professional "Take Away"

cbushman4 — 2024-03-16 15:05:58 UTC

In the counseling profession, burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma can easily happen if one does not take the time for reflection and self-care. The role of a counselor is to be a helper to those we serve and empower our clients to discover their strengths in order to manage their own lives. In addition, it is essential to understand that when it comes to counseling, self-care is not a luxury; it is something counselors must participate in due to any liabilities that can occur if one is impaired due to burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma while serving clients.

Importance of Self-Care Reflection

cbushman4 — 2024-03-16 15:06:37 UTC

Since burnout can happen to anyone, it is crucial for those who work by serving others to participate in self-care, as anything that limits their work's effectiveness can lead to issues and possible liabilities. If people are unable to care for themselves, then that means they are not fit to care for others' well-being. One cannot give time and energy to their work if they are overworked, exhausted, and have nothing left to give.

Personal Self-Care Strategies

cbushman4 — 2024-03-16 15:06:58 UTC

Regarding self-care, some good strategies I can incorporate into my daily routine are meditating in the morning or at the end of the day to help me start or end the day with a clear mind. In addition, practicing gratitude can help me stay positive and keep an open mind. Something worth trying is keeping a journal, where one can jot down a good thing that happened each day and then reflect on all of the positive moments in our career when we may be having a bad day.

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cbushman4 — 2024-03-16 15:07:31 UTC

Meditate

cbushman4 — 2024-03-16 17:17:57 UTC

Journal/Reflect

cbushman4 — 2024-03-16 17:22:03 UTC