Question 1

Which of the following best defines self-care according to Coaston (2017)?

Accepted Answer

Self-care is an activity to refill and refuel oneself in healthy ways.

Question 2

Why is self-care particularly important for counselors, as highlighted in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

It reduces the likelihood of burnout, compassion fatigue, and impairment, and helps maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a fact about self-care for counselors?

Accepted Answer

Self-care is self-indulgent and selfish.

Question 4

Which of the following is a key component of self-compassion?

Accepted Answer

Self-kindness

Question 5

According to the materials, what does the practice of self-compassion require?

Accepted Answer

A mindful awareness of emotions, met with understanding, connection to common humanity, and self-kindness

Question 6

Which of the following statements about self-compassion is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Self-compassion is consistent with self-acceptance in the humanistic tradition.

Question 7

A counselor is experiencing burnout and irritability. According to Coaston (2017), which of the following is a likely contributing factor?

Accepted Answer

The counselor is not engaging in self-care and is neglecting their own needs.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an intervention for the mind in a self-compassion-infused self-care plan?

Accepted Answer

Mindful walking

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the relationship between self-care and ethical practice in counseling?

Accepted Answer

Self-care is integrated into accreditation standards and is an ethical imperative to prevent impairment.

Question 10

A counselor who avoids pain and difficult emotions is:

Accepted Answer

Not fully engaging in self-compassion, which involves meeting pain with kindness and understanding

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a recommended intervention for the body in a self-compassion-infused self-care plan?

Accepted Answer

Traditional journaling

Question 12

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'common humanity' in self-compassion?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing that suffering and imperfection are part of the shared human experience

Question 13

A counselor is helping a client create a self-care plan. Which approach aligns with the principles of self-compassion?

Accepted Answer

Helping the client identify activities that refill and refuel them in healthy ways, with kindness and understanding

Question 14

Which of the following is a misconception about self-care?

Accepted Answer

Self-care is self-indulgent and selfish.

Question 15

Which of the following is a benefit of self-compassion found in both clinical and nonclinical settings?

Accepted Answer

It improves psychological functioning.

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the role of educators and supervisors in counselor self-care?

Accepted Answer

They are responsible for monitoring and supporting counselors to prevent impairment.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of an intervention for the spirit in a self-compassion-infused self-care plan?

Accepted Answer

Praying or going to church

Question 18

Which of the following statements about self-compassion is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Self-compassion requires avoidance of pain.

Question 19

A counselor who manages their self-care needs is more likely to:

Accepted Answer

Set appropriate boundaries with clients and meet both personal and professional needs.

Question 20

Which of the following is a multi-step approach to creating a self-compassion-infused self-care plan?

Accepted Answer

Integrating interventions for the mind, body, and spirit, such as mindful walking, nutritional changes, and spiritual practices

Self-Care and Self-Compassion in Counseling: Ethical and Psychological Foundations

Study Guide - Practice Questions