In this complex and challenging field, it is easy to take on a workload that is too heavy when you are trying to adequately meet the needs of the service users with whom you are working. This can become daunting and, after a period of time, lead to burnout. Fortunately, you can prevent burnout by making time for self-care. Self-care is an essential responsibility and an important part of your professional life.
You identify self-care strategies that you can use to prevent burnout.
To Prepare
- Review the Resources on using self-care strategies and preventing burnout. (Attached)
- Identify two self-care strategies you would use, and consider how you would implement them.
Post a one-page explanation of at least two strategies that you, as an advanced human services professional practitioner actively involved in contemporary issues, may use for your own self-care. Include specific examples of how you might implement these strategies. Use information from the Resources to support your response.
Resources