Professional reflection and self care
The purpose of this academic essay is to:
Describe the principles and processes for developing self-awareness in the counselling profession. Principles can include models, theories and frameworks that help inform and guide self-reflective practice and self-awareness.
Identify the connections between self-awareness and ethically sustainable mental health and wellness in the counselling profession, as specified by your professional association (i.e., Australian Counselling Association, Psychotherapy and Counselling federation of Australia, Australian Psychological Association, Australian Association of Social Work).