Week 1 forum post
This part of the forum has a 300 word minimum requirement. As a helping professional, self-care is critical. While the work is satisfying and rewarding, it can also be stressful and emotionally exhausting.
With regard to self-care, answer the following questions:
- How does the stress of professional practice impact the counselor’s personal life?
- How is self-care an ethical issue?
- What are the components of wellness?
- How can wellness be a model for preventing burnout?
- What is the relationship between self-compassion and being able to take care of others?
- What is your personal strategy for maintaining your vitality?
In your peer responses, please reflect on how your peer’s choices, examples, etc. are similar or different from your choices.
