Sustainable Self-Care for School Social Workers and Counselors

In our line of work, self-care isn't a luxury. It's a necessity. But the surface-level conversations on the topic that emphasize bubble baths and yoga won't truly sustain you in this profession long term. We need to expand our conversation about self-care so that it is no longer a solely individual model, includes proactive strategies to combat secondary trauma and moral injury, fits into our work day, and centers assertive professional practices that protect our time and assert our value. You will walk away with a new understanding of self-care and an individualized self-care plan that you can start implementing today.