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 Volume 5 Inside this issue:  Issue 1 ‘Exploration Into Leadership Wellness’

Feature Article: Interview 1 F EATURE A RTICLE : LEADERSHIP IN ACTION Meet the Exec Board 2– 3 Interview with Rehabilitation Counselor Education (RCE) Department Executive President Welcome 4 Officer (DEO) Message

President-elect Message 5

Faculty Spotlight 6-7 Interviews

NCACES Conference 8

Awards & Call to Action 9

Chapter Advisor Remark 10 centralize DEO, who has access to information and can make decisions other can’t.” Wellness Leadership (Above Photo: Dr. J. Wadsworth & President- 12 Plans Elect Jonique R. Childs) “Didn’t choose current positions, but was elected and asked by Dean to take on role and 2016-2017 Rho Upsilon How would you describe your leadership happily agreed.” Executive Committee style within the department? Do you think work ethics and personality Victoria S. Maneev “Building a culture that ensures that people can played a role in being selected for the President use their wellness strategies to their own leadership position? best benefit and that those are respected, Jonique R. Childs celebrated, and encouraged.” “Yes, work ethics such as being the chair of Institu- President-Elect tion Review Board (IRB). Dr. Wadsworth ex- Tawny Hiebing Leadership style in the department? plains that, to be successful as a full professor, Secretary you need to demonstrate that you have leader- “Naturally, egalitarian and participatory of course, ship abilities. You need to be a leader. Roseina Britton but I am responsible. Ultimately someone has to be Secretary-Elect the responsible person for the department. I want “I’m 100% supportive of the staff and give 100% Erin Lane most of time in general. I have a appreciation to everyone to participation in the decisions making, Treasure with a collaborative leadership style. A central DEO support and go to bat 100% of the way…. has access to information and make decisions as the Haley Wikoff DEO, who then reports to the dean of the college. Continues on pg. 7 Treasure-Elect I’m currently trying to change the culture into a Megan Amundson collaborative approach leadership style with a School Counseling Student Rep Sarah Martinez For more information on joining CSI: Rehabilitation Student Rep ______Please contact Rho Upsilon President, Victoria, at victoria- Jonique R. Childs [email protected] or visit the chapter website at https://www.csi-net.org/group/ Website Manager rho_upsilon Newsletter Editor [email protected] 2

2 M EET YOUR R HO U PSILON

Victoria Maneev — President Year in Program: 3rd

It is imperative to always check in with yourself regarding your wellness. It is critical to implement a wellness plan in your every day life.”

Jonique Childs — President– elect

Year in Program: 3rd “Wellness means engaging in practices that promote an overall healthy psychological, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being in many overlapping domains to achieve optimal healthy functioning.”

erin lane — treasurer

Year In Program: 3rd “Wellness advice: Find time to do one thing you love everyday so you can recognize at least one positive, even on the worst days.”

Tawny heibing — Secretary Year in Program: 4th “Incorporating wellness practices into a clinician’s daily tasks is an essential duty of our profession. It ensures that we are striving to provide the best services to our clients, but also preventing burnout.”

Roseina Britton — Secretary-Elect Year in Program: 2nd “Wellness in action means self- compassion, being kind to ourselves when we do not meet out own expectations. I recommend CSI Leaders practice mindfulness.”

Haley Wikoff— Treasurer-Elect

Year in Program: 2nd

“Wellness not only means taking care of yourself physically, but also addressing your social and emotional needs. We are in charge of making sure that we are well, in order to help others achieve their own wellness.” 3

3 PSILON EXECUTIVE BOARD

Megan Amundson — School Counselor Rep Year in Program: 2nd “Wellness or Leadership in action means not overextending for fear of reaching the point of compassion fatigue or burnout. Wellness means taking care of yourself first to be the best helper possible.”

Sarah Martinez — Rehabilitation Mental Health Student rep Year in Program: 2nd “Wellness in action means taking care of yourself, engaging in self-care, and working on being the best person you can be!”

Wellness: Includes Emotional 1. Do the cliche: sleep 2016-17 Executive Board Members well, exercise and eat Social, Physical, Front Row: Dr. Wood, Erin right. Before commit- Mental, ting to the belief that Psychological aspects Back row: Jonique, Victoria, Roseina, Haley the sky is falling, con- sider the simple advice. 2. Find a counselor early: Having an impartial person to provide per- Leadership: spective on the rela- Taryn V. Richardson (5th year The act of providing CES and former CSI newsletter tionships in your life can he you stay open to instruction, support, chair): “Maintaining your well- maintaining relation- engagements, ness is essential to preventing activist burnout. It not only has advising, modeling, implications for you, but also your and corrective clients/consumers and the entire Feedback and appraise counseling profession. "Caring for to others. myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare" - Audre Lorde “Wellness Leadership In Action”

Take your time to understand. Don't just do something, be there.” Marshall Rosenberg 4

Presidents4 Welcome Message L EADERSHIP F A L L 2 0 1 6 Victoria S. Maneev Rehabilitation & Counselor Education – 3rd Year

Greetings! I am pleased to welcome you all to the 2016-2017 academic year. The theme for this year is “Wellness Leadership.” This is the same theme that Dr. Michael Bru- baker has chosen for Counseling Ac- ademic & Professional Honor Socie- ty International.

In order to be an effective leader it is imperative to practice wellness seeking behaviors. As students we are always hearing our professors talk about self-care and wellness, but what does that look like in everyday life? How do we practice self-care and wellness? How do we teach self- care and wellness? And what does it mean to be well? Earlier this semester we hosted a faculty/staff appreciation event. The executive board provided lunch along with a small gift to the faculty and staff as a way of showing them how much we appreciate them. We also gave each faculty member a mug with a quote from a student about something important that faculty member has done that has impacted the student. This was a very special event to start off the academic year. Among the activities that we have planned for later in the academic year are:  APA/CV/Licensure/PhD Program Preparation Workshop

 Spring 2017 Rho Upsilon Chapter Induction ceremony

* Jane Meyers Wellness Day (In collaboration with GESEC for all in the College of Education)

 Collaboration with UNI on a statewide Facebook page.

We hope to see you at these events! Please stay tuned for further details. If you have any ideas for things that you would like to see our chapter partake in, please do not hesitate to contact myself or any of the Rho Upsilon Executive Board Members.

Warmly,

Victoria Maneev, MA 5

EADERSHIP ~W5 ELLNESS President-Elect Message

F A L L 2 0 1 6 I am thrilled to serve as the president-elect for the 2017-18 term. As I begin this new journey of sup- porting the current president, I am excited about the major events and plans for the upcoming semester. Em- barking on this journey of self-discovery and exploration in this leadership position, allows me to advocate and demonstrate the importance of continued commitment to the profession. I truly am honored to give back to others and serve the chapter and organization in various capacities. Being in this role will allow me to develop my leadership skills and engage in the importance of personal and professional development with a commitment to self and others. I think being in a leadership position can results in various learning opportunities and rewarding experiences. With a membership in CSI for over 6 years, my Jonique R. Childs, M.S.Ed, NCC induction occurred during my second year of my graduate training program. I am fully committed to service. Counselor Education & Supervision My passion for leadership has allowed me to engage in 3rd Year experiential and group based research activities within the CSI organization, that were demonstrated through collaborative style and manner to get the consecutive conference presentations sponsored by CSI job done, which is a needed quality when at the regional and national levels to include NCACES providing service to others. I look forward and ACA. I have also actively pursued different research to continuing working with the Rho Upsi- grants for the current chapter and served as newsletter lon chapter by serving the local communi- editor for the past year. I have held other leadership ty and professional organization as presi- positions such as historian and the nomination and dent-elect. election committee chair for the National Black Gradu- Finally, I am also excited about my ate Student Association (NBGA). current collaborative style research study As the upcoming president, I would like to make with alumni board members of the chap- an important point, to thank the past executive board ter. The study includes examining the past and chapter members for continuing the traditions of leadership characteristics of ethnically di- the Rho Upsilon chapter by reflecting on the past ac- verse women in the 5 regions of the Chi complishments. In order to build on the work of the Sigma Iota organization. past executive boards members over the years within I look forward to the upcoming event the department, I must first give gratitude and recogni- planned for the chapter and the work tion of the work completed in order to create a founda- ahead of us! tion to start from. I believe that leaders reflect on the work that others have contributed in order to evolve and continue to grow. I think true leadership encom- Your Truly, pass many things such as the willingness to do what others will or won’t do for the overall benefit of the Jonique R. Childs,

group. Ensuring that the job is complete and welcoming M.S.Ed, NCC feedback and collaboration from others are things I val- ue as I step into this new position. I tend to work in a 6 S ELF - C ARE 6 F ACULTY Dr. Bardoshi S POTLIGHTS

Recommendations and Tips on Self-Care & I have always been interested in the factors that keep individuals invested and vibrant in their work, and promote resilience. However, I Wellness Leadership burnout during my doctoral internship experience at McLean High School in Vir- ginia. I had just had a baby a few weeks earlier, and was pushing full steam towards internship and dissertation, and realized that the was not an abstract concept but a process very Wellness for me personally has always been connected to support. those that may be experiencing high demands in their workplace. One of the most important strategies I used as a doctoral student however, it is not just about the high work was to develop close relationships with my cohort and other doc- individual has access to deal with those demands. Self toral students in my program. We would meet regularly to study, socialize, and share tips and strategies for handling the various de- factor – highly self-efficacious counselors may be mands of the doctoral program, be it research courses, internship, lenging work environments and feel personally and professionally accomplished. or comps. So I was especially interested in the intersection of these two factors, strategies for activating protective factors for That is why I think involvement in organizations such as Chi Sig- and professional stressors. ma Iota is so important, as it can provide a time and place for fos- tering these connections, which in many cases become life- Teaching, research, service, leadership, AND long. I still treasure connecting with my former classmates at con- right? But, I do believe that the readers of this ferences, and they are usually my first call when I am dealing with wards these activities because they find them meaningful and personally and pro- a work-related challenge and need to process and strate- fessionally motivating. So my advice is just that. gize. Family and personal relationships were another area these components fit into your overall vision of what you want that I have intentionally fostered and found restorative not only during my doctoral study, but throughout my life. Finding the professional life to be, and whether you are satisfied with that balance. For space to carve out personal time and recharge is my go to self-care me, leadership is all about engagement, a sense of purpose, and overall growth strategy when I feel that work and life are out of balance. any “leadership” activity that does not meet that criteria is probably tapping into As a doctoral student, and later a new faculty member, leadership my wellness reserves. If I can’t drop it, I go get some extra coffee, and call a positions have allowed me the opportunity to tests my strengths, friend. discover areas for growth, and generate opportunities For me, it is still about connecting with your peers. Having a network of support for meaningful involvement. I have met many mentors and have and inspiration is essential to ensuring I remain vibrant and can over- been afforded many professional opportunities simply because I come potential challenges in my work as a counseling was willing to put myself out there, took it seriously, and was open to connecting with new people and experiences. Iowa I meet regularly with a group of interdisciplinary new discuss our research goals for the week, whether we were It has taken me many years to clarify what wellness means for the previous week's goals, as well as areas of challenges or success. Obviously, this me personally, and I am committed to helping counselors-in- has taken time and a commitment to reaching out, carving time, and remaining training discover their own personal meaning to well- open to seeking and providing support. Having a vision for what ness. Developing a personal understanding of wellness, honing to accomplish and surrounding myself with others on the same journey is both coping skills, allowing yourself to be vulnerable, and seek- motivating and restorative. And research supports it ing support are all developmental processes that I encourage in my students, and I believe are essential to remaining competent and and organizational supports are important buffers for burnout. effective in counseling.

7 L EADERSHIP & ACULTY 7 W ELLNESS POTLIGHTS Do you think work ethics and personality played a role in being selected for the leadership position? Yes, work ethics such as being the chair of Institution Review Board factors that keep individuals invested and vi- (IRB). Dr. Wadsworth explains that, to be successful as a full professor, you brant in their work, and promote resilience. However, I first became interested in need to demonstrate that you have lead- burnout during my doctoral internship experience at McLean High School in Vir- ership abilities. You need to be a leader.” had just had a baby a few weeks earlier, and was pushing full steam towards internship and dissertation, and realized that the phenomenon of burnout “I’m 100% supportive of the staff and 100% most of time in general. I have a was not an abstract concept but a process very pertinent to counselors, especially appreciation to support and go to bat high demands in their workplace. With burnout 100% of the way. Anything that work well I support. high work demands, but also the resources the individual has access to deal with those demands. Self-efficacy can be a protective Yes, unlimited growth potential in many areas and from the mentoring and “ Get involved and do stuff! Does not matter efficacious counselors may be better prepared to navigate chal- opportunities offered to do what you what it is. Don’t overpromise and under lenging work environments and feel personally and professionally accomplished. want to shape the future and open up deliver. . See who is on the committees and in the intersection of these two factors, and the best many doors in academics and learn the intentionally try to sit on the right one such business of academia being the DEO.” as ACES, NCRE, and other professional strategies for activating protective factors for counselors dealing with personal organizations for state licensure boards and “Lots of learning and support and feed- learn who are the decisions makers as a stu- back on mistakes as well. Lots of good dents and you can become a decision maker help and mentorship. Lots of new dif- when you graduate.” Teaching, research, service, leadership, AND wellness - it all seems like a lot, ferent things you can choose to go into. that the readers of this newsletter tend to be oriented to- You learn the business of academia and “As a student volunteer try to get involved how it can be an awesome job. Not into anything. Go to parties at conferences and expect to get in. Meet and greet every- wards these activities because they find them meaningful and personally and pro- everyone has the personality and fit for one. There are lot of paths to defining lead- fessionally motivating. So my advice is just that. Frequently assess how the position and can make it work. It ership and leadership is a global thing. The overall vision of what you want your personal and has been fun and I have been loving it path is not the thing itself! You don’t have thus far and was surprise to be elected to be DEO to be a leader. You don’t have to professional life to be, and whether you are satisfied with that balance. For into the position.” have a title by your name to become a lead- leadership is all about engagement, a sense of purpose, and overall growth – er. Don’t get caught up in the path taken to Advice to Current Doctoral Stu- become a great leader. When one path is activity that does not meet that criteria is probably tapping into dents? blocked don’t get all hung up on it.” t drop it, I go get some extra coffee, and call a “Take on teaching, leadership posi- “Many paths can become frustrating and tions, go to meetings, learn what is circumstantial. Being a Departmental Exec- going on and be willing to do it. Lead- utive officer is a leadership step forward” ership is based on problem solving and For me, it is still about connecting with your peers. Having a network of support bring stability with tasks that must be “Your bread and butter is your research, and inspiration is essential to ensuring I remain vibrant and can over- done. A leader might have an agenda. publications, and presentations as a doctoral Most leaders have an agenda, but not student always!” challenges in my work as a counseling faculty. For example, here at me. I was appointed in a unique man- with a group of interdisciplinary new faculty for coffee. We ner to solve serious problems and Respectfully, discuss our research goals for the week, whether we were successful in meeting brings stability and sustainability to get things done and finish.” Dr. John Wadsworth, DEO the previous week's goals, as well as areas of challenges or success. Obviously, this commitment to reaching out, carving time, and remaining I think developing a level of self-awareness is essential. Un- providing support. Having a vision for what I want derstanding your needs, your goals, and what inspires and nur- myself with others on the same journey is both tures you is important in creating an environment that is sup- research supports it – positive social portive of personal and professional growth. And being forgiv- ing of yourself. Believing that as long as you still have a clear organizational supports are important buffers for burnout. Dr. Bardoshi vision and an orientation towards moving forward, missteps or challenges are part of that forward-moving trajectory and not an end to your journey. Dr. Bardoshi NCACES 2016 Conference Experience 8 8

As a participant and presenter in the 2016 North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES) Conference I learned valuable information. Foremost, it was a great experience to mingle with students and educators that are representative of the amazing programs that we have within this region.

One thing that I really appreciate about attending conferences is that they always seem to have a re- charging effect on me. It is something about being around other students, and hearing about the projects they are undertaking and the subjects they are writing about that really energizes me.

Overall, I believe that NCACES was a great experience, and I would encourage first- and second-year counseling graduate students to attend these conferences; especially if they have an interest in current trends surrounding supervision and counseling education. While I thoroughly enjoyed this region’s conference, my next conference goal would be to attend an ACES conference in a region where I may want to be employed so that I can begin to familiarize myself with the institutions within that region.

Rosie,

Secretary-elect

NCACES Award: Received: Hansori, Janice & NaMi Jonique presenting CSI Poster 9

9 CONGRATULATIONS NCACES Awards Recipients 2016 CSI at ACA ‘16 The Rho Upsilon Chapter of CSI present- Congratulations to our very own Susannah Wood (Rho Upsilon Chap- ed a Poster Session at the ACA 2016 ter-Advisor) was elected as President-Elect for the 2017-18 team for Conference & Exposition in Montreal, NCACES. What a honor! Canada. The poster session entitled “Exploring the Leadership Develop- Congratulations to all the students and faculty that presented research ment of Ethnically Diverse Women: Through Participation in a CSI Chap- and won awards at the past year conferences! We are so proud of our ter” was presented by Jonique Childs, chapter, department, and programs. Janice Bryd, and Na Mi Bang. Theses members have also presented a roundtable session at NCACES 2016.

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Rho Upsilon continues to expand, support members, and otherwise engage in the publi- student success and contribute positively to cation process. Contact your Editor, Jonique Wellness Appreciation the community. In order to ascend to the Childs at [email protected] to get next step on the path to success, we need you more information. to get involved! Here is how you can help: CSI Rho Upsilon chapter would like to ex- Website Media Marketing, and Social Committees. We likewise need members to tend their gratitude to faculty in the RCE help with marketing CSI events and with or- department for all the hard work. “We are Join a Committee ganizing social functions for social media aware that your schedules are busier this year presence. Join fellow students and practition- and wanted to provide you with appreciate ers to help organize events such as the Spring for all the work you do for the department. The chapter created Wellness survivor mugs Newsletter Committee. Your Executive Social, fundraising drives, and the Induction Ceremony, and workshops. Contact Erin Lane to show our appreciation for such leadership Committee continues to develop the articles efforts.” Thank you RCE Faculty! of the Chapter Newsletter. Join the Newslet- at [email protected] if interested. ter Committee, where you can write articles, interview fellow

10 Wellness is not something we normally associate to our roles as leaders, advocates, servants or even administrators. While it hats on, it’s as if we simply jettison wellness as soon as those hats are off. For me it is a constant battle with the self t that, after several years of being a counselor educator, I have this “in the bag,” but often I find that ensuring that I am p expectations. Here are a few things I keep in mind about wellness: *Practicing wellness is not selfishness – its sanity. If I am not “well” or at least trying to be well, what does that mean for functioning in my various roles? *Sometimes, it’s the little things. Getting enough rest cannot be underestimated. I need to listen to my body. It can only be tress. *Am I creating my own suffering? This concept comes from some of the Buddist-informed ideas in mindfulness. Staying awake at nig tion is simply not helpful. It makes more tired, more anxious, and lets’ face it, MOST of the supposed anticipated outcomes p ing to plan out something I can’t control. *Paradoxical interventions – remember these? Counselors require these as part of therapeutic homework or conduct them in session specific issue, LET’S REALLY DO THIS. For 10 minutes I allow myself to REALLY stress out over this one thing, OR feel, really to set boundaries on how much I’m going to drag my stress baggage into my every moment. In others it forces me to see how sil situation. *Setting meetings with myself. Sometimes I just need to meet with myself and have a conversation about what I am experiencing self-compassion. I am not perfect, I am human. I accept myself with all of my flaws. I can change and I can improve, but I am a on my phone that rings at random intervals, which reminds me to breath and be mindful. *Setting meetings with the “other.” Spirituality is a big part of who we are as humans. So much so, that our profession of co plored with our clients. For me, it may be I need to meditate, or find a mantra or concept to think about throughout the day. spiritual side of ourselves. *Setting meeting with others. For some meditation or yoga can be lonely. When I have those days I use an app that allows me t share our meditation experiences, our prayers, our thoughts, mantras and even the worries and concerns we are trying to meet come way of having our experiences normalized- that what I am facing is not unique, that we all struggle. *If you don’t take care of you, no one else will. We all have loved ones, friends and family who try to take care of us, nurt aspect of wellness and we all have a interpersonal aspect of self. But while they can help us in our wellness practices, they day morning for yoga, or give up social media for a half hour at night so I can mediate – then I need to find that boundary and *And speaking of social media--- is that also creating internal suffering? Do I really need to be on Facebook or reading the com ing me fearful of things I can’t fix or control? *Gratitude – daily. I used to be really into journaling, but found I could and would go for months without doing so if my work l lows me to just jot down things I am grateful for that day. Whether it is sun shine, a parking spot in Lot 11, a mysterious f RYTHING I’ve written down that month, that week or that year. And, since I can type it in on my keypad, I don’t have to worry

****It doesn’t matter what you do, being well means that you are doing something. So go and do. Or, go and be. Your clients, 11

11 Wellness is not something we normally associate to our roles as leaders, advocates, servants or even administrators. While it is an area we as counselors and supervisors like to explore when having those hats on, it’s as if we simply jettison wellness as soon as those hats are off. For me it is a constant battle with the self to practice wellness strategies and integrate them into my daily life. One would think that, after several years of being a counselor educator, I have this “in the bag,” but often I find that ensuring that I am practicing wellness means constantly reviewing my boundaries and my self- its sanity. If I am not “well” or at least trying to be well, what does that mean for my relationships with my students and my peers? How “good” can I be in terms of

*Sometimes, it’s the little things. Getting enough rest cannot be underestimated. I need to listen to my body. It can only be pushed so far before the “bill” comes due and I end up paying by illness or dis- informed ideas in mindfulness. Staying awake at night trying to plan for every contingency or outcome of a stress situation is simply not helpful. It makes more tired, more anxious, and lets’ face it, MOST of the supposed anticipated outcomes probably won’t come to pass at all anyway. So how much am I suffering try- remember these? Counselors require these as part of therapeutic homework or conduct them in session. So if I need to have a pity party or if I am really concerned about a specific issue, LET’S REALLY DO THIS. For 10 minutes I allow myself to REALLY stress out over this one thing, OR feel, really, deeply pitiful. And then, that’s it. In some ways this practice pushes me to set boundaries on how much I’m going to drag my stress baggage into my every moment. In others it forces me to see how silly I can be by how much importance or emphasis I am placing on this

*Setting meetings with myself. Sometimes I just need to meet with myself and have a conversation about what I am experiencing. Sometimes I just need a good talking to. Other times I need to practice compassion. I am not perfect, I am human. I accept myself with all of my flaws. I can change and I can improve, but I am a human being, not a human “doing” or a human “working.” I have an app

*Setting meetings with the “other.” Spirituality is a big part of who we are as humans. So much so, that our profession of counseling believes that it is something that needs to be acknowledge and ex- plored with our clients. For me, it may be I need to meditate, or find a mantra or concept to think about throughout the day. However, it is expressed, I believe that wellness is interconnected to the

*Setting meeting with others. For some meditation or yoga can be lonely. When I have those days I use an app that allows me to connect with other mindfulness practitioners all over the world. We can share our meditation experiences, our prayers, our thoughts, mantras and even the worries and concerns we are trying to meet head on, in a healthy way, through mindfulness. This can be a wel- that what I am facing is not unique, that we all struggle. *If you don’t take care of you, no one else will. We all have loved ones, friends and family who try to take care of us, nurture us and provide the space where we can be ourselves. Social support is one aspect of wellness and we all have a interpersonal aspect of self. But while they can help us in our wellness practices, they cannot DO IT FOR US. If that means that I have to safe guard every Thurs- then I need to find that boundary and stand behind it. And no one else can do that. is that also creating internal suffering? Do I really need to be on Facebook or reading the comments section of newsfeeds? Is this helping me ground myself or is it mak- daily. I used to be really into journaling, but found I could and would go for months without doing so if my work life was really ratcheting up. So these days I use an app on my tablet that allows me to just jot down things I am grateful for that day. Whether it is sun shine, a parking spot in Lot 11, a mysterious frog sitting outside my door, all of things are recorded. Then, I can look at EVE- RYTHING I’ve written down that month, that week or that year. And, since I can type it in on my keypad, I don’t have to worry about trying to decipher my handwriting.

****It doesn’t matter what you do, being well means that you are doing something. So go and do. Or, go and be. Your clients, students, peers, community and loved ones will be better for it. **** Dr. S. Wood. 12

~Begin Where You Are: Create Wellness Plans~ *** What areas do I want to begin with today? *** *** What areas am I lacking with self-care?*** Wellness Activities: Cognitive *Mediation* *Journaling *Reading for pleasure *Hobbies *Volunteering at something NOT counseling related *Going to the movies, theater, symphony, museum, art show, county fair, e.g.,

Wellness Activities: Physical *Drink plenty of water *Eat regular meals *Exercise regularly *Get Enough sleep *Turn off the computer/cell phone *Go for a walk during lunch *Get a massage *Yoga, Acupuncture *Mediation

Wellness Activities: Emotional *Talk to friends *Laugh *Keep in touch with important people in your life *See a counselor

Wellness Activities: Spiritual *Take time to reflect *Learn to garden *Spend time outdoors *Find or connect with a spiritual community (church, mass, support groups)

ACA’s Taskforce on Counselor Wellness and Impairment. Retrieved from httpp://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/counselor-wellness.

Visit the link above for self-care & professional quality assessments and for more resources.

13 13 Leadership Wellness Quotes

“It is imperative to always check in with yourself regarding your wellness. It is critical to implement a wellness plan in your every day life.” Victoria “Engaging in practices that promote an overall healthy psychological, physical, spiritual, and emotional well- being in many overlapping domains to achieve optimal healthy functioning.” Jonique

“Incorporating wellness practices into a clinician’s daily tasks is an essential duty of our profession. It ensures that we are striving to provide the best services to our clients, but also preventing burn- “Wellness in action out.” Tawny means taking care of yourself, engaging in self-care, and working on being the best person you can be!” Sarah

“Not overextending for fear of reaching the point of compassion fatigue or burnout. Wellness means taking care of yourself first to be the best helper possible.” Megan “Find time to do one thing you love everyday so you can recognize at least one positive, even on the worst days.“ Erin

“Wellness not only means taking care of yourself physically, but also addressing your social and emotional needs. We are in charge of making sure that we are well, in order to help others achieve their own wellness.” Haley Wikoff “Wellness in action means self- compassion, being kind to ourselves when we do not meet out own expectations. I recom- Kari (Administrative Assistant) mend CSI Leaders practice Dr. Wadsworth mindfulness.” Roseina Dr. Estrada-Hernandez Dr. Sanchez Dr. Santi Dr. Priest Dr. Wojciak Dr. Wood Dr.Duys Dr. Smith Dr. Bardhoshi