Help for the Helper

So many of us in the helping professions do not get the much needed help that we need in order to be better, effective, and feel more competent in what we do...what I mean by better is a better therapist, better listeners, a better helper in all what we do. Think about it, we tell our clients to take care of themselves and explain to them the importance of "self care", yet we are not following our own advice...Is this hypocritical? yes, absolutely. If we continue to NOT take care of ourselves what is the consequence? From what I have seen in the social and human services professions as well as many other helping professions, some of the consequence is resentment, bitterness, exhaustion, distaste for the profession, lack of motivation, lack of ambition, and poor health and well being, as well as other signs and symptoms I have not mentioned.