Self Awareness

Summer Preparation Guide. Finding a balance for summer and mental health self-care involves integrating activities that rejuvenate the mind and body while embracing seasonal joys. Start by creating a flexible schedule that includes time for relaxation, recreation, and responsibilities. Incorporate outdoor activities like walking, swimming, or picnics to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air while…

If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, then the best way to beat burnout is to keep it from happening in the first place. -Maslach, 2015, p. 216 Self-Care and Clinical Supervision Summary Points:  Self-care acts as an antidote to burnout, compassion fatigue, professional impairment and malpractice. The restorative function of…

I am still learning. ― Michelangelo, age 87 There will always be a role for supervision in the life of the professional counsellor. Early on, supervision tends to be more involved, more specific, more intense. With time and experience, the counsellor gains independence and autonomy. It is hoped they also gain the reflective skills necessary…