Self-Care Padlet by Toby Mccreary

Professional Take-Aways

tmccreary3 — 2024-10-24 01:56:11 UTC

From the various resources provided, burnout and fatigue impact a counselor's ability to perform their roles successfully. To combat this, proactive self-care strategies are important for maintaining a counselor's well-being. Being proactive and vigilantly looking out for signs of burnout and fatigue can help catch the issue early and prevent long-term effects.

Importance of Self-Care

tmccreary3 — 2024-10-24 01:56:42 UTC

Self-care provides adequate time for recuperation for those with jobs that provide emotional, psychological, or counseling support. Prioritizing self-care practices can mitigate the risk of burnout and compassion fatigue. Once these factors are under control, it provides more opportunities for counselors to support those in need.

Personal Self-Care Strategy: Running

tmccreary3 — 2024-10-24 01:57:08 UTC

Running can help as an effective self-care strategy by promoting physical health, reducing stress, and enhancing endurance or perseverance. This activity can also cause endorphin release associated with alleviating anxiety and improving moods.

Personal self-Care Strategy: Reading

tmccreary3 — 2024-10-26 20:25:14 UTC

Reading can also be an effective self-care strategy. This can provide a mental escape by allowing immersion into different perspectives and narratives. It can also provide a distraction from stressors and allow a break from demanding tasks.