Self-Care Padlet by Marie Shelton https://padlet.com/eshelton51/u45z8dzh2qrdz15u Marie Shelton, Department of C&I, Angelo State University, EDG 6320 Individual Counseling, Dr. Natalie Fikac en-us 2023-10-23 14:33:20 UTC 2023-10-23 18:21:34 UTC hello@padlet.com Professional Takeaway from Resources eshelton51 https://padlet.com/eshelton51/u45z8dzh2qrdz15u/wish/2759235342 My biggest "takeaway" from reviewing the resources included in this assignment is that school counselors must evaluate, track, and get appropriate help for any physical or mental health concerns to be professionally successful. Burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma are serious and school counselors are required to maintain a close watch on their physical, mental, and emotional well-being and, when necessary, seek advice from a qualified school counselor or other professionals (American School Counselor Association, 2022).

American School Counselor Association (ASCA). (2022). ASCA ethical standards for school counselors. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/About-School-Counseling/Ethical-Responsibilities/ASCA-Ethical-Standards-for-School-Counselors-(1)#:~:text=Recognize%20the%20potential%20for%20stress,and%2For%20others%20when%20needed ]]> 2023-10-23 14:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/eshelton51/u45z8dzh2qrdz15u/wish/2759235342 Reflection on Importance of Self-Care in the Helping Profession eshelton51 https://padlet.com/eshelton51/u45z8dzh2qrdz15u/wish/2759236787 Self-care is a crucial aspect of the counseling profession. Before attending to the needs of others, counselors should prioritize their own needs for health and well-being. As school counselors, we cannot minimize the necessity of creating our own self-care preventative and intervention programs.]]> 2023-10-23 14:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/eshelton51/u45z8dzh2qrdz15u/wish/2759236787 Identification & Description of Personal Self-Care Strategies eshelton51 https://padlet.com/eshelton51/u45z8dzh2qrdz15u/wish/2759238409 Two strategies that I can use to practice good self-care are to set boundaries and make time for myself.  I must define distinct boundaries between my personal and professional life and not work on "counseling work" when I have left school for the day. I must also make time for "me" whether it be relaxing or spending time doing things I enjoy.]]> 2023-10-23 14:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/eshelton51/u45z8dzh2qrdz15u/wish/2759238409 Graphic/Picture eshelton51 https://padlet.com/eshelton51/u45z8dzh2qrdz15u/wish/2759240477 2023-10-23 14:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/eshelton51/u45z8dzh2qrdz15u/wish/2759240477