Self-Care Padlet by Chelsey Danner

cdanner0613 — 2023-10-24 01:43:48 UTC

I had many "takeaways" after reading through the resources provided. My main "takeaways" were that many people think counselors are good at ensuring they are taking care of themselves and prioritizing self-care simply because they can care for others, including their clients, but this is often not the case. Burnout can occur when a counselor experiences compassion fatigue, which means having too much empathy. Compassion fatigue can come on quickly, and many mental health care professionals struggle to identify when they need a mental break.

cdanner0613 — 2023-10-24 01:45:16 UTC

In my experience self-care in the field of education must be something you plan for, or it will not happen. Self-care is of the utmost importance when you are a school counselor. You must ensure that you are performing at your best to adequately meet the needs of your campus's students and staff members. Being aware of your self-care needs so that you can replenish yourself when needed is something a school counselor must always be able to do. To be an effective school counselor and avoid burnout, you must be aware of the signs have a plan to set boundaries, and seek help from other mental health professionals when needed.

cdanner0613 — 2023-10-24 01:45:47 UTC

Create boundaries in the workplace.
Set aside quiet time each morning for yourself.
Put a plan to move your body 3 days a week intentionally.
Decompress with your current favorite book

cdanner0613 — 2023-10-24 01:48:28 UTC

I love reading fiction books! Reading is my favorite escape.