Give yourself permission to enjoy recreation. P Be aware of your own issues. It s no secret that many persons enter helping professions because they are trauma survivors themselves. Again, if you have unresolved issues or previously resolved issues that have resurfaced in light of particular patients, it may be advisable to talk to a professional. Counseling can help you keep your boundaries clear so your issues don t get confused with your patients .
P Keep good boundaries.
It s important to be empathetic with your patients, but also detached. Healthy detachment allows you to be objective for your client and preserving of yourself. When present with a patient, be really present. When away, be away. You can tell your boundaries are blurred if, when you re away from the clinic or office, you re not really away psychologically.