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. 

WEEKLY 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.