Self help is so important. I've learned that in the last few years. When you are put under a tremendous amount of stress you have to stop and think to yourself.... "Am I doing everything I can to keep a healthy mind and body?" and if the answer is "no" then do what you have to do to fix it! That is where self help techniques come in handy. Some things I like to do for self help is blasting broadway music in my car, deep breathing (I have an amazing app called "Breathe"), and going on crazy adventures. All of these things have helped to keep my sanity in tact during my most stressful times. Self help books have never really worked for me. It was hard for me to relate fully to the ones I have read but they could work for others!
A day in the life of the not so "normal" counselor