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Psychological Fitness

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott

 

ACA Code of Ethics (COE) C.2.g - Impairment​​

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Counselors monitor themselves for signs of impairment from their own physical, mental, or emotional problems and refrain from offering or providing professional services when impaired.

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CACREP Standard 2.F.1.k - Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice​

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Strategies for personal and professional self-evaluation and implications for practice.

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CACREP Standard 2.F.1.l — Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice​

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Self-care strategies appropriate to the counselor role.

Growth in Psychological Fitness

Throughout my development as a counselor-in-training, my understanding of psychological fitness has grown significantly. Personal and clinical experiences have strengthened my emotional regulation, resilience, self-awareness, and self-compassion. I have become increasingly aware that what I bring into the counseling room matters and that attending to my own emotional well-being helps me remain fully present with clients. I have also become more aware of the importance of maintaining balance across my personal, relational, and professional life and how each of these areas can influence my overall well-being.

Self-Reflection and Supervision

Clinical experience has taught me to reflect more intentionally on my reactions, assumptions, strengths, and areas for continued growth. Supervision has become an important space for examining my clinical work, seeking feedback, and recognizing when my own experiences may influence the therapeutic process.

Self Care as an Ethical Responsiblity

I have become more intentional about caring for my well-being and recognizing when personal stressors could affect my clinical work. Psychological fitness is more than personal self-care; it is an ethical responsibility to monitor my functioning, seek support when needed, and take appropriate steps to remain grounded and emotionally available to my clients.

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