Hendricks, B., Bradley, L., Brogan, C., & Brogan, C. (2009). Shelly: A Case Study Focusing on Ethics and Counselor Wellness. The Family Journal, 17(4), 355–359.

Abstract:

Counselors experience stress and anxiety as part of their profession. However, frequently counselors do not attend to their own needs regarding self-care and wellness, thus, placing themselves at risk of ethical violations relating to counselor impairment. In this article, a case study is presented with a correspondent wellness plan illustrating ways that counselors might implement self-care strategies to improve their wellness. The wellness treatment plan is written in conjunction with a physician, a cardiologist, who suggests simple ways to assess and monitor wellness.

1. After reading this article, what insights did you gain on the importance of self-care and wellness?
2. How are ethical violations and lack of self-care linked?
3. What are some considerations that you can take away from the case of Shelly?