Discussion Questions

 

  1. Within the chapter, the authors speak about counselor impairment.  As a counselor-in-training, how would you feel about approaching an impaired counselor at your internship placement site?
  2. Counselors-in-training and Licensed Professional Counselors should engage in self-care practices to reduce the likelihood of compassion fatigue and burnout.  Write down what are self-care practices that you engage in currently?  Partner up with a peer and create a list that will be shared with the class.
  3. As a counselor, it is vital that we engage in self-reflective practices.  Currently, do you think you would be able to recognize when you were impaired?  How likely/difficult do you think it would be for you to reach out for help?