The two self-care strategies that I would use as a mental health counselor are Awareness and Balance. Stebnicki (2007
First of all, it is essential that I, as a mental health counselor become aware of factors occurring in my life that erodes my self-confidence causing me to over extend myself and become timid at my job. When this occurs, I will become ineffective and inefficient in providing worthwhile counseling to my clients leading to burnout. Stebnicki (2007)
Secondly, I must develop balance in my life to include activities with my family and my church members. I will develop a date night with my husband and movie night with the rest of my family. I will volunteer to serve as a member of a church missionary group. This