Taking Care of Yourself in Times of Change (and Teaching your Clients Too)

Participants will begin with a change circle to remind themselves that change for their clients is a normal part of life. Participants will learn about predictable phases of change and learn to counsel clients in better self-care. In order to help clients become "stress survivors," helping professionals must put emphasis on teaching therapeutic techniques to clients to practice healthy self care at home during any period of change. The three phases of change as articulated by William Bridges will also be discussed.