In our busy lives in the helping professions, self-care often takes a backseat. In my previous article, I spoke about the importance of holistic self care as professionals in Social Work, etc. But, I thought it might be worth spending…
Battling ‘Imposter Syndrome’ in Social Work
Imposter syndrome is a common experience felt by people across various professions, and Social Workers are no exception. Despite the profound impact on society, Social Workers often find themselves living with self-doubt, questioning their abilities, and feeling like imposters in…
7 signs of burnout in Social Work
Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long-term involvement in emotionally demanding situations. It can affect social workers at any stage of their careers, and recognising the signs of burnout is critical to being able…
Introducing Ayurveda for Social Workers
As part of a holistic self care regime, doing some experimentation with Ayurveda may prove helpful for Social Workers and other case workers and counsellors in the helping/healing profession. I hadn’t heard of Ayurveda before I started studying my holistic…
Benefits of Yin Yoga for Social Workers
As a social worker, your days are likely filled with a variety of demands and stressors. Between juggling clients, paperwork, and other responsibilities, it can be easy to neglect your own physical and mental wellbeing. One practice that can help…