What are some methods that help insulate a good counselor from getting overly involved?

What will be an ideal response?


Much of this has to do with us (counselors) taking care of ourselves. To be centered we must be comfortable with who we are, have a strong support group, and partake social and spiritual outlets outside of the workplace.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Marriage is a permanent institution which exists outside of human creation and from which we cannot escape.

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In the study of burnout among human service workers, theories of organizational structure

and change identify which of the following variables as causing burnout?

a. insufficient emotional strength of social workers b. bureaucratization in human service organizations c. centralization in human service organizations d. bureaucratization and centralization in human service organizations

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Mandatory minimum sentences apply to everything that has to do with the substances listed below except:

a. marijuana b. cocaine c. heroin d. alcohol

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Two early tasks in working with families in divorce are to normalize the child's thoughts and feelings and the parents' sense of guilt

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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