Self-Care by Heather Morton https://padlet.com/hmorton11/r2rqzw1lo6lw7cgx Heather Morton- 2023 FALL SEMESTER - Individual Counseling HARGRAVES (EDG-6320-DS6) en-us 2023-10-23 16:16:41 UTC 2023-12-07 19:09:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Professional "Take Away" hmorton11 https://padlet.com/hmorton11/r2rqzw1lo6lw7cgx/wish/2759653627 Mental Health experts can't forget to develop self-care intervention and prevention plans.  Compassion fatigue can have similar characteristics to PTSD.]]> 2023-10-23 18:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hmorton11/r2rqzw1lo6lw7cgx/wish/2759653627 Importance of Self-Care in the Helping Profession hmorton11 https://padlet.com/hmorton11/r2rqzw1lo6lw7cgx/wish/2759664162 The saying you can't fill from an empty cup is valid. When counselors do not take the time to care for themselves mentally, physically, and emotionally, the fatigue and burnout symptoms become overpowering and do not allow the helping professionals to complete their roles. It is essential. The Green Cross standards of self-care guidelines explain how to care for yourself while caring for others. ]]> 2023-10-23 18:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hmorton11/r2rqzw1lo6lw7cgx/wish/2759664162 Personal Self-Care Strategies hmorton11 https://padlet.com/hmorton11/r2rqzw1lo6lw7cgx/wish/2759669125 Monitor body muscles for tension and use stretches to relax. 
Relax and decompress by journaling, art, or reading.
Create boundaries and practice saying no.]]> 2023-10-23 19:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/hmorton11/r2rqzw1lo6lw7cgx/wish/2759669125 Graphic-Reading Nook hmorton11 https://padlet.com/hmorton11/r2rqzw1lo6lw7cgx/wish/2759682190 2023-10-23 19:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/hmorton11/r2rqzw1lo6lw7cgx/wish/2759682190