1. Application of Yoga as a Spiritual Practice to Enhance Counselor Wellness and Effectiveness.
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Maurya, Rakesh Kumar, DeDiego, Amanda C., and Bruce, Mary Alice
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SECONDARY traumatic stress , *YOGA , *COUNSELORS , *SPIRITUAL formation - Abstract
In this article, we explore potential benefits of yoga, an ancient Indian tradition for spiritual growth and development, for counselors. Counselors use themselves as instruments to support clients and are constantly exposed to the traumatic experiences of clients, which may leave them susceptible to secondary traumatic stress or compassion fatigue (Shallcross, 2011). Yoga can help counselors not only in achieving holistic wellness but also in developing a way of being consistent with the characteristics of an effective counselor. Furthermore, yoga, as a spiritual practice, can empower counselors to embark on a spiritual journey driven by their own personal experiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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