22 Nov List of concerning triggers and symptoms that will initiate a plan for self
All therapeutic providers should have a therapeutic provider. Self-care is essential for the mental health provider, yet it is overlooked until a crisis is present.
The purpose of this assignment is to help you plan for your self-care.
As part of your plan, please include the following. Please use the same format the questions are written in – this formatting is also part of your grade.
List of concerning triggers and symptoms that will initiate a plan for self – for instance – lack of sleep, irritability, loss of pleasure in work, lack of engagement in personal activities such as hobbies. The triggers should be specific to you.
Identify triggers/symptoms that interfere with self-care
Your plan should include a comprehensive and realistic plan of care for self to include
A non-emergent self-care plan
Maintenance plan with activities/interventions to address triggers/symptoms
Hobbies, time for self, time for reflection – what does that look like for you?
A plan for a higher level of care – do you have access to a therapeutic provider? When do you plan to seek care? Will it be on a regular schedule for processing or when you reach a certain level of stress?
Here is an opportunity for you to be creative, as this plan should be useful to you.
Please be aware as well that we are not asking you to disclose your personal or medical history. There is no length requirement and APA is not required.
