Attaining a level of self-awareness is an important part of the RIS model, which emphasizes the interplay of all dimensions comprising the person-in-environment. Burnout and vicarious traumatization are all too prevalent in the helping profession when considering multiple problems on multiple levels (individual, family, community). Thus, in order to achieve your true potential as a helping professional and offer yourself as a role model building healthy relationships in a culture of recovery, self care is essential. 

Do you know your ACE score? Find out what your ACE and Resilience scores are at: http://acestoohigh.com/got-your-ace-score/

Also try out the Self Care Questionnaire and RIS exercises attached in this post.

If you feel comfortable, feel free to share anything you'd like about your self assessment, get support through the ACEs Connection community, and share any self care techniques that have helped you face the demands of your work.