As a counselor, you will be tasked with taking on the problems and emotions of others; as a result, it is important to care for yourself so you are available to perform effectively as a care provider. Ethically, counselors are responsible for being familiar with professional counseling standards, which includes professional identity development and self-care. Now that you are starting field experiences, taking care of yourself is imperative, not just ethically but also professionally and personally. This assignment will help you grow your professional identity by guiding you through questions to consider as you apply the practice of writing down plans to reach your personal and professional development self-care goals.
Create a 1- to 2-page plan for the development of your professional identity as a counselor. Plan for the time during your clinical experience and after your graduation from the program.
Respond to each of the following questions in at least 4 sentences to complete your plan:
Cite at least 1 current resource according to APA guidelines to support your response to each question (at least 7 total resources).