Management of self-care includes preventive measures important for avoiding burnout
or compassion fatigue. Helpers can struggle with keeping a balance between care for
others and care for themselves. Review Exercise 14.2, the Self-Care Worksheet, in your
textbook.
In your initial post, discuss one of the items in each domain (physical health, social
connections, psychological domain, affective domain, inner life, professional domain)
that you engage in regularly and explain how that activity helps you maintain balance in
your professional and personal life.
