EDGE 6320 Individual Counseling Self Care Padlet by Franziska Haynes

haynesfranziska — 2025-03-29 18:34:41 UTC

haynesfranziska — 2025-03-29 18:35:52 UTC

Self care for me means having quiet reading time-time where I can relax and step out of my own reality and into another.

Take-Away

haynesfranziska — 2025-03-29 18:41:55 UTC

My biggest takeaway from reading the resources for this unit was the many physical ramifications that can result from compassion fatigue. When I first heard about compassion fatigue, I thought it resulted in mental and emotional decline. It was scary for me when I read the research that supports the idea that compassion fatigue leads to headaches, stomach issues, physical fatigue, and even chronic pain.

Self Care

haynesfranziska — 2025-03-29 18:45:30 UTC

After teaching for the last 18 years, reviewing the resources from this unit, and looking forward to my future career in counseling, I am very aware that success in my professional life and personal life depend on ensuring my own self care. For me, it is important that I take snack breaks, restroom breaks, and mental breaks by reading and keeping myself calm.

Self Care Strategies

haynesfranziska — 2025-03-29 22:21:14 UTC

Self-awareness-I will take a look at my schedule and reflect daily to see if my stress is at a manageable level. If I notice that my stress is not manageable, then I will reduce my work load, add more frequent breaks, and adjust my schedule.

Maintaining Balance-I will intentionally have personal interest activities play a part in my weekly schedule in addition to work. I will set aside family time, hobby time, as well as time with my friends.

Seeking Support-When my compassion fatigue is high and even though I have tried to keep my stress at a manageable level, I will will seek emotional support from a friend or therapist. I will remind myself that I am not alone and that I am like everyone else and struggle at times with stress. Remembering to seek support in times of need, will help me deal with my stress in a positive way.