Self-care techniques by Reagan Ohare https://padlet.com/rohare7/tiydifmf78uayc2r Self-care techniques for a busy counselor en-us 2022-10-19 00:22:53 UTC 2025-10-27 16:41:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1853063878/fc2b68831ea6b3d8b004719af3187bfd/ohare1.jpg I get frustrated easily rohare7 https://padlet.com/rohare7/tiydifmf78uayc2r/wish/2346062573 2022-10-19 00:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rohare7/tiydifmf78uayc2r/wish/2346062573 I can't make easy decisions rohare7 https://padlet.com/rohare7/tiydifmf78uayc2r/wish/2346063093 2022-10-19 00:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rohare7/tiydifmf78uayc2r/wish/2346063093 Self-care is self-awareness. It is me being aware of my triggers and being an affective coach. rohare7 https://padlet.com/rohare7/tiydifmf78uayc2r/wish/2346092408 "Furthermore, it is suggested that as the counselor chooses whether to self‐reflect to promote professional growth, clients are engaged in a parallel process."

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Pompeo, Alyson M., Levitt, Dana Heller, (2014). Counseling & Values, 59 (1), 80-94, 15

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]]> 2022-10-19 00:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rohare7/tiydifmf78uayc2r/wish/2346092408 It is an ethical requirement per ASCA rohare7 https://padlet.com/rohare7/tiydifmf78uayc2r/wish/2346093561 .."professional responsibility and competence, relationships with other professionals."

"Self‐awareness includes being aware of one's own physical, emotional, and mental health in order to take care of one's self and to best serve the client."

Pompeo, Alyson M., Levitt, Dana Heller, (2014). Counseling & Values, 59 (1), 80-94, 15]]> 2022-10-19 00:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rohare7/tiydifmf78uayc2r/wish/2346093561 1. Change the schedule to give a repeated break. Balance tough clients with easy and fun activities. For example, do not see 6 depressed clients in one day. Recognize it is a hard job. 2. Change your clothes to reset your day's shift. rohare7 https://padlet.com/rohare7/tiydifmf78uayc2r/wish/2346119591 Source
Meyers, Laurie (2015). Counseling Today; 57 (9) 30-37.

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]]> 2022-10-19 01:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rohare7/tiydifmf78uayc2r/wish/2346119591 4 7 8 and other ways to target self-care daily. rohare7 https://padlet.com/rohare7/tiydifmf78uayc2r/wish/2347894987 Inhale for four. Hold for seven. Exhale to eight.

Respect diet, sleep and exercise. When we get stressed, we are more likely to eat unhealthy foods which leads to us feeling more tired and less likely to take care of ourselves.

Hunter, Steve (2016).  Beyond the Breaking Point: Examining the Pieces of Counselor
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