Self-Care and the Social Worker: Taking Our Place in the Code.

The article discusses self-care and wellness in relation to the U.S. National Association of Social Workers' "Code of Ethics" which established the roles and responsibilities of social workers. Self-interest is addressed, along with the prevention and management of issues such as stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue in social workers. Secondary traumatization and social worker-client relations are assessed, as well as emotional and physical health.