Discuss how you can engage in positive self-care so that your ability to be present for others does not become impaired.

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Discuss how you can engage in positive self-care so that your ability to be present for others does not become impaired.

While engaging in self-care helps to prevent counselor burnout, there may be times in your life when you are faced with your own difficult personal issues, how might you manage so that your clients are not negatively impacted?

Textbook-Erford, B. T. (03/2013). Orientation to the Counseling Profession: Advocacy, Ethics, and Essential Professional Foundations.