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Amber-Sage
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Galloway, New Jersey
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What inner wounds must a person confront and heal within themselves in order to truly hold space for the healing of others in a career devoted to social work and counseling??
I've learned in my social work class and from friends who work in the field, that self-care is extremely important in preventing burnout, as well as maintaining a healthy and unbiased relationship with the patients and clients they work with. Would love to get more insight on others' experience with treatment for their own personal issues while working in the field.
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Felicia Athena
Psychologist
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Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia
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Hi Amber-Sage!
Healing inner wounds can be a tricky thing, because most of us aren't fully aware of our inner wounds. Sometimes we only realize once we get triggered. Even then, it can be difficult to determine what exactly is bothering us. Throughout my journey to becoming a psychologist, one way I’ve found to identify your inner wounds is to notice which issues trigger strong emotions. For example, you might become emotional when talking about scolding a child or body image. Once you've noticed the topics you find sensitive, you can start reflecting on your past experiences that caused that wound and how you might be able to heal it. You can seek professional help if you need to. Remember that confronting our issues can be tough and emotionally draining, so it might be a good idea to do it with a professional. Having experience as a client can also help you once you become a counselor yourself.
Healing inner wounds can be a tricky thing, because most of us aren't fully aware of our inner wounds. Sometimes we only realize once we get triggered. Even then, it can be difficult to determine what exactly is bothering us. Throughout my journey to becoming a psychologist, one way I’ve found to identify your inner wounds is to notice which issues trigger strong emotions. For example, you might become emotional when talking about scolding a child or body image. Once you've noticed the topics you find sensitive, you can start reflecting on your past experiences that caused that wound and how you might be able to heal it. You can seek professional help if you need to. Remember that confronting our issues can be tough and emotionally draining, so it might be a good idea to do it with a professional. Having experience as a client can also help you once you become a counselor yourself.
Narina Mamedova
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Hi Amber-Sage!
I think the ability to compassion matters the most. Listen and hear and feel what to “fix” once you can make same things with you, your mind and body. Sounds strange may be but that’s how I see it.
May be reading the books of self-development and psychology will help to be progressive.
And last one but not the least is love and showing mercy to oneself.
Hope it helps,
Good luck!
I think the ability to compassion matters the most. Listen and hear and feel what to “fix” once you can make same things with you, your mind and body. Sounds strange may be but that’s how I see it.
May be reading the books of self-development and psychology will help to be progressive.
And last one but not the least is love and showing mercy to oneself.
Hope it helps,
Good luck!
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