Counselors expend mental, spiritual, and physical energy in order to provide services to the individuals they are committed to helping. Past studies have also examined how client issues can affect counselor burnout rates. There is a gap in the research with regards to Native American practitioner wellness and the wellness of non-Native practitioners working on reservations. The goal of this presentation is to guide participants through the specific issues surrounding practitioner self-care and wellbeing unique to those serving on Indian reservations in the United States.
