07 Feb 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
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.
In this Discussion, you identify self-care strategies that you can use to prevent burnout.
Resources
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
- Schram, B., Mandell, B.R., Dann, P.L., & Peterson, L. (2020). An introduction to human services: Policy and practice (9th ed.). Pearson.
- Chapter 14, “Avoiding Burnout” (pp. 349–371)
- Lee, K., Pang, Y. C., Lee, J. A. L., & Melby, J. N. (2017). A study of adverse childhood experiences, coping strategies, work stress, and self-care in the child welfare profession.Links to an external site. Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership and Governance, 41(4), 389–402. https://doi.org/10.1080/23303131.2017.1302898Links to an external site.
- Mavridis, C., Harkness, S., Super, C. M., & Liu, J. L. (2019).Family workers, stress, and the limits of self-careLinks to an external site.. Children and Youth Services Review, 103, 236–246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.06.011
- OASIS. (n.d.). Produce clear, concise writingLinks to an external site.. Walden University. https://academics.waldenu.edu/writing/clear-concise-writing
To Prepare
- Review the Learning Resource on using self-care strategies and preventing burnout.
- Identify two self-care strategies you would use, and consider how you would implement them.
By Day 4
Post an 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 Learning Resources to support your response.
