Emerging from the Pandemic: The Ongoing Importance of Counselor Self-Care

Presented By Richard Yep, CAE, FASAE
Richard Yep, CAE, FASAE

2 Hours | 2 CEs

This on-demand professional training program on Emerging from the pandemic: The Ongoing Importance of Counselor Self-Care is presented by Richard Yep, CAE, FASAE.

Our society is experiencing a pandemic and increased divisiveness, discrimination, and anxiety. As counselors, we are responsible for caring for ourselves and maintaining our self-care plan. To continue to do the excellent work required of a professional counselor, the element of self-care cannot be underestimated, as these issues impact counselors and those they serve.

Numerous books, articles, blogs, and conference presentations have addressed how counselors must care for themselves. To be successful in helping clients and students, professional counselors need to address the growing dilemma of burnout in the same way that flight attendants instruct us to use oxygen masks in case of an airplane emergency: put your mask on first before helping others.

Self-care is an essential factor in maintaining equilibrium and preventing burnout. To be most effective in our work, we should leverage a self-care plan with clear goals, strategies, and timelines. Having such a plan is necessary to stay inspired and motivated.

Counselors must take care of themselves at all stages of their careers. The early stages of counselor training are critical for developing a foundation of attentive self-care and professionalism. Later in their careers, counselors must continue caring for themselves to remain inspired and energized. For example, counselors must exercise and eat nutritiously, get enough sleep, and manage stress effectively.

This program takes a holistic approach to the various components of self-care. It also speaks to setting appropriate boundaries and finding meaning in life. Knowing how to recognize, address, and practice skills to prevent mental and physical exhaustion will give you a long, productive, and fulfilling career as a professional counselor

Intended Audience

This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals

Experience Level

This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.

CE / CPD Credit

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program you will be able to:

Describe awareness about how caring for self is a critical step in caring for others

Describe what prevents providers from caring for themselves

Describe the signs of when self-care is absent

Describe the techniques and actions counselors can easily implement that support self-care

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Presented By

Richard Yep, CAE, FASAE

For 33 years, Richard Yep has worked for the American Counseling Association (ACA), the past 24 as the organization's Chief Executive Officer. ACA is the largest membership organization of professional counselors in the world. At the time he stepped down in June 2022, he was managing a staff of 60 a...

Curriculum

1. Introduction

2. The Post Pandemic Counselor

3. Role of Counselors

4. Destigmatizing Mental Health

5. Burnout

6. Maintaining Wellness

7. Sharing Time

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