Eight Standards Of Practice Essay

There is eight Standards of Practice that BHHS student are expected to follow while in the classroom and in the field. These practices are: Standards for Behavior, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Emotional and Mental Capacities, Interpersonal Skills, Communications, Critical Thinking, and Professional Standards. Out of the eight Standards of Practice, I decided to discuss three that stood out to me:
(3) Stress Management: according to the handbook, stress management permits individuals to “demonstrate the ability to deal with current life stressors through the use of appropriate coping mechanisms. To meet these goals, the student is expected to develop their skills to do the following:
• Handle stress effectively by identifying stressors, using appropriate self-care strategies and developing supportive relationships with colleagues, peers and others. If necessary, seek professional help.” (Handbook, Pg. 14) o I found this area to be particularly stimulating because I can relate personally. At the current time I’m battling with time and stress management. In the field as a helper I find the importance of knowing your triggers and
A helper should adequately assist the service users, be aware of stress, and learn to prioritize. There is both positive and negative stress and the helper should be able to evaluate the level of stress to impart coping tools/skills, which allows them to acquire to stride a vigorous lifestyle. Theoretical, stress management should help individuals handle feelings both physical and mental that effects the pressures of everyday life. (7) Critical Thinking: according to the handbook, critical thinking permits individuals to “demonstrate sufficient comprehension of behavioral health and human services to apply to service to clients. To meet these goals, the student is expected to develop their skills to do the