Are you suffering from chronic fatigue, pain, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and/or various sensitivities (light/chemicals/digestive)? Perhaps you are in the healthcare industry seeing complex cases that are difficult to treat? If so, this could be the right course for you!

The Conscious Healing course offer a holistic formula that promotes the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Self-Care and Resilience for Mental Health Professionals

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Course Objective:

This eight-week coaching group is designed to equip mental health professionals with practical tools for self-care, resilience, and emotional balance. Each week focuses on essential self-care practices that support personal well-being and professional effectiveness, fostering long-term mental health and sustainability in their roles.

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Week-by-Week Outline

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Week 1: Building Self-Awareness and Recognizing Burnout Signs

Objective

‍To help professionals identify early signs of burnout and personal stress triggers that arise from their work.

Topics Covered:

• Understanding burnout and compassion fatigue.
• Recognizing physical, emotional, and cognitive signs.
• Differentiating between work-related stress and personal life stress.

Activities

‍Self-assessment on burnout indicators, reflective journaling, and small group discussion on common stressors.

Week 2: Cultivating Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience in Clinical Settings

Objective

‍To foster a compassionate mindset toward oneself while managing emotionally intense client interactions.

Topics Covered:

• Understanding self-compassion in the context of mental health work.
• How self-compassion enhances resilience and professional empathy.
• Techniques to practice self-kindness without compromising professional boundaries.

Activities

‍Guided compassion meditation, reflective journaling on self-compassion in clinical scenarios, and group sharing.

Week 3: Setting and Maintaining Boundaries with Clients and Colleagues

Objective

‍To empower mental health professionals with skills to set and maintain boundaries that protect their mental health.

Topics Covered:

• Identifying the need for boundaries in therapeutic relationships.
• Techniques for managing emotional boundaries with clients and in personal life.
• Strategies for clear communication of boundaries with clients and colleagues.

Activities

‍Boundary-setting role-plays, scenario analysis, and creation of a personalized boundaries plan.

Week 4: Overcoming Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome in Professional Practice

Objective

‍To help professionals address perfectionism and imposter syndrome, which can undermine confidence and increase stress.

Topics Covered:

• Recognizing perfectionism in therapeutic roles and its impact on mental health.
• Strategies to manage imposter syndrome.
• Embracing vulnerability as a strength in mental health practice.

Activities

‍Group discussion on shared experiences, reframing perfectionist thoughts, and writing affirmations for self-confidence.

Week 5: Implementing Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques for Professionals

Objective

‍To provide a toolkit of mindfulness and relaxation practices to manage stress and prevent burnout.

Topics Covered:

• Mindfulness practices suited for high-stress work.
• Breathing exercises, body scans, and progressive muscle relaxation.
• Incorporating short, mindful moments into daily routines.

Activities

‍Guided mindfulness sessions, daily practice assignments, and peer reflections on relaxation techniques.

Week 6: Building Emotional Resilience to Handle Difficult Sessions

Objective

‍To strengthen emotional resilience in managing challenging client cases and stressful situations.

Topics Covered:

• Understanding resilience in mental health work.
• Tools for quick emotional recovery during challenging times.
• Building mental flexibility to manage setbacks and stress.

Activities‍

Resilience-building exercises, reflection on past experiences, and creation of a resilience toolkit.

Week 7: Practicing Gratitude and Positivity for Enhanced Mental Well-Being

Objective

‍To incorporate gratitude and positivity practices that can support mental health and resilience in a demanding role.

Topics Covered:

• Benefits of gratitude for mental health professionals.
• Practical techniques for cultivating a positive outlook.
• Daily gratitude practices and small positive reframing techniques.

Activities

‍Daily gratitude journaling, group sharing on gratitude experiences, and creation of a positivity plan.

Week 8: Creating a Sustainable Self-Care Routine for Long-Term Well-Being

Objective

‍To help professionals design a sustainable self-care routine tailored to their unique needs and professional demands.

Topics Covered:

• Identifying essential self-care pillars (physical, emotional, mental, social).
• Balancing self-care with professional commitments.
• Building accountability and support systems for self-care consistency.

Activities

‍Self-care assessment, creation of a personalized self-care schedule, and group commitment sharing.

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Weekly Flow

Each week includes:

• A video lecture or reading summarizing key concepts.
• Interactive activities and group discussion to encourage peer learning and support.
• Reflection or journaling exercises to deepen self-awareness.
• Practical exercises to integrate into the week for experiential learning.