Compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and burnout can be common in the marriage and family therapy and counseling field if proper self-care is not maintained. This assignment will help you gain a better understanding of ethical responses regarding counselor self-care, supervision and consultation, and collaboration with other human service professionals.

• Describe the importance of self-care for counselors.
• Explain how self-care upholds a counselor's professional ethical responsibilities.
• Discuss how self-care can impact on dealing with transference and countertransference.
• Discuss daily or weekly tasks or regular actions to:
• Prevent compassion fatigue.
• Incorporate proper clinical supervision.
• Develop appropriate collaboration and consultation with colleagues and other human services professionals.

Cite at least 2 professional resources, such as peer-reviewed articles, to support your position.