How are counselors supposed to manage stress?

[Ash]

How are counselors supposed to manage stress?

[audreyann]

be specific.stress for themselves or for their patients?

[Andrew S]

consult yourself. or your alter ego.

[Mickey B]

Their own stress? Difficultly. But we were told in class that we have to learn how to "close the book" on each of our clients at the end of each session, and at the end of each day. To learn what our outlets are and to use them daily. We also have weekly staff meetings were we get to bounce our own problems off of our fellow counselors. It is a healthy way to end the week.For me, I write fiction (that only my fiancee has seen), I also paint and box.

[twikiruk]

they use the same tools they teach to their clients.