Self-Care Padlet by Carly Delaney

Self-Care Takeaway

cdelaney45 — 2024-10-27 22:54:26 UTC

My largest takeaway from reviewing the resources on burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma is the importance of recognizing personal vulnerabilities and warning signs that may indicate impairment. This awareness not only helps in seeking timely support but also emphasizes the ethical responsibility of counselors to monitor their own well-being to effectively serve their clients.

Self-Care in the Helping Profession

cdelaney45 — 2024-10-27 22:55:29 UTC

Self-care is crucial in the helping profession because it enables counselors to maintain their emotional and physical health, thereby ensuring they can provide the best support for their clients. By prioritizing self-care, we prevent burnout and compassion fatigue, which allows us to remain effective and empathetic caregivers.

Self-Care Strategies

cdelaney45 — 2024-10-27 22:58:41 UTC

I will incorporate a daily gratitude practice by reflecting on one positive aspect of my work each day, such as a meaningful interaction with a student. I also just started to incorporate working out and taking long walks with my dog to my routine and this has already been a great help. These practices will help me stay connected to the rewarding parts of my role, as well as help me manage stress and re-energize, allowing me to return to my responsibilities with renewed focus and positivity.

My dog Piper and I on a walk!

cdelaney45 — 2024-10-27 23:03:53 UTC