Spirituality often is conceptualized as a vital, if not essential, aspect of holistic wellness. The spiritual lives of counselors and counselorsβinβtraining, therefore, are considered with an emphasis on healthy spiritual practices that encourage mindfulness, heartfulness, and soulfulness.
Wellness and Counselor Education
β Scribed by YAGER, GEOFFREY G. ;TOVAR-BLANK, ZOILA G.
- Publisher
- American Counseling Association
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 149 KB
- Volume
- 46
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1931-0293
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β¦ Synopsis
Given the emotional nature of the counseling profession, stress, fatigue, and burnout are constant threats. Although such difficulties cannot be eliminated, counseling training can ensure that future counselors are ready to deal more effectively with such issues. The authors present 10 suggestions for promoting student wellness during counselor training.
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