The Ethics of Self Care: Caring for Ourselves to Care for Others

No one does their best work when they are burnt out. Those receiving care from helping professionals and organizations deserve healthy service providers. But it's not easy to sustain ourselves when the needs of others (and life) are so great. Please join as we take a new look in search of ethical and effective self-care.

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Learning Objectives

  • Describe reasons supporting self-care as an ethical imperative.
  • Explain the three parts of self-compassion.
  • Discuss application of the principles of intentionality, sustainability, and practice for self-care.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Friday, March 07, 2025

Live Interactive Webinar

09:00 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST

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EARN 3 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Greg Adams, LCSW, ACSW, FT

Greg Adams, LCSW, ACSW, FT

Greg Adams, LCSW, ACSW, FT is Program Coordinator for the Center for Good Mourning and Staff Bereavement Support at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). Greg has worked at ACH in a variety of roles and areas, including pediatric oncology and palliative care, since 1991. He is an adjunct professor with the University of Arkansas-Little Rock and has been an active volunteer with community and professional organizations. He is also author of Adam Gets Back in the Game, a children’s storybook about coping with grief and loss. He is married with two adult children.

Agenda

Agreed: Self-care is an ethical imperative and reasons why

Importance of self-compassion

What self-care can’t do

Pillars of self-care:

    Intentionality

    Sustainability

    Practice

Self-care during and after work

Compassion vs. Empathy

Importance of team and mission

Boundaries make it sustainable

Motivation for change (when needed)

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