The Importance of Self-Care for Helping Professions by Meagan Baldauf

Self-Care is Individual

megbaldauf — 2023-10-28 01:42:59 UTC

My biggest takeaway from the module 1 resources is the fact that self-care is unique to each individual. It is not always rest or "pampering" oneself; anything that renews one's spirit, and energy, zest for life can be considered self-care.

It's Part of the Job

megbaldauf — 2023-10-28 01:45:01 UTC

As a helping professional, we have an ethical responsibility to provide the highest level of care possible. If we allow ourselves to become utterly depleted, we will likely experience burnout and compassion fatigue and will, therefore, be unable to provide quality counseling services to our students and clients.

Priorities

megbaldauf — 2023-10-29 21:26:29 UTC

My personal self-care strategy is proactive rather that reactive. In order to maintain my own sense of wellness, I will prioritize daily meditation, regular exercise, spending time in nature, and at least 8 hours of sleep each night. Additionally, I will practice purposeful self-reflection each week, taking stock of how I am feeling and adjusting my priorities as necessary.

megbaldauf — 2023-10-29 21:27:52 UTC