The Ethical Obligation of Self Care for Therapists

Learn about the ethical obligation of self-care for mental health professionals. We will discuss how clinicians are not immune to burnout and traumatization, the negative consequences of not taking care of yourself and the importance of putting a self-care plan in place for your own mental health. To Earn 1 CEU for this course (cost for 1 CEU is $10), visit ceu.thejunipercenter.com (https://ceu.thejunipercenter.com/cour...) Objectives: Identify 3 ways self-care can improve the quality of their functioning as a therapist. Name 3 ethical principles that support the necessity of self-care for therapists. Identify 3 ways self-care can assist in avoiding professional impairment. About the Presenter: Dr. Margo Jacquot is the founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices across Chicagoland, with over 50 clinicians at 5 locations, and availability across the state of Illinois with Teletherapy. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Supervisory Addictions Counselor and Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress. She is a national lecturer on trauma recovery, substance abuse, LGBTQ issues, and working with couples. Margo hosts the new podcast Your Mental Health Business Mentor, available wherever you listen to podcasts. Dr. Jacquot serves on the board of the Illinois Psychological Association, is Chair of the Women’s Issues Section and a member of the Ethics Committee.