Abstract

Psychologists are skilled in assessing, researching, and treating patients’ distress, but frequently experience difficulty in applying these talents to themselves. The authors offer 13 research-supported and theoretically neutral self-care strategies catered to psychologists and those in training: valuing the person of the psychologist, refocusing on the rewards, recognizing the hazards, minding the body, nurturing relationships, setting boundaries, restructuring cognitions, sustaining healthy escapes, maintaining mindfulness, creating a flourishing environment, cultivating spirituality and mission, fostering creativity and growth, and profiting from personal therapy. The latter deserves special emphasis in the making of health care psychologists. These strategies are recommended both during training and throughout the career span. Recommendations are offered for enhancing and publicizing systems of self-care throughout the profession.

摘要

心理学家擅长评估，研究和治疗患者的痛苦，但经常会遇到将这些才干应用于自己的困难。作者提供了13种研究支持的理论上中立的自我照顾策略，这些策略适合心理学家和正在接受培训的人：评估心理学家的人，重新关注奖励，认识危害，注意身体，养育关系，设定界限，重构认知，保持健康的逃生，保持正念，创造繁荣的环境，培养灵性和使命，促进创造力和成长并从个人治疗中获利。后者在医疗保健心理学家的培养中应特别强调。建议在培训期间和整个职业生涯中都采用这些策略。