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ll fields. In dealing with the emotions of our clients, we often forget to find healthy ways of coping with our own stress as it relates to the clients we serve and our personal lives. However, our desire to help often leaves us with little to no energy to support ourselves and to ensure our mental health and well-being. Being surrounded by those who can both empathize and sympathize with the joys and stresses of working in a helping profession is integral in the process of self-care. It gives you an opportunity to open up in ways that may be unavailable when with those who may not understand the subtle nuances of your work.