PSYD 766 Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals

This course explores the importance of self-care for psychologists, psychologists-in-training, and other mental health workers. Theory and research will be discussed regarding the risks particular to mental health workers, burnout, vicarious traumatization, and the effects of stress on the mind, body, and spirit. Students will examine their own personal vulnerabilities and identify areas of strength and growth related to self-care practice. Students will learn self-care techniques which can be applied to their own practice of self-care as well as utilized in the training and mentoring of other mental health workers and agencies. This course is part of the ISPP PsyD curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None, 1.5 semester hours