Libby Barnett, as quoted by Kate Jackson in “Reiki: Rising Star in Complementary Care”, notes that many social workers have been trained throughout their careers to focus on others, leaving less time to take care of their own needs.  The costs of this can be exhaustion and burnout leading to disruption of balance and deterioration of health.  “If we burn out, we won’t be any good to ourselves or our clients, and we won’t be able to do the things that bring us joy.”

Social workers are essential for the well-being of many; thus, they need and deserve self-care tools to manage stress and provide deep relaxation.  Reiki is a perfect self-care tool for social workers to stay well and balanced.  It is simple to do and doesn’t require a lot of time.  It can be easily implemented both at home and at work. 

The rewards of self-Reiki are many and powerful.  It can relax and rejuvenate, improving sleep, increasing vigor, and diminishing anxiety and stress.  A self-care tool that makes you feel more empowered and resourceful; it both enhances you personally and allows your renewed health and energy to spill over into your work.

Social workers considering incorporating Reiki into their jobs may work in an agency where they are told not to touch.  Reiki provides solutions to a situation that insists on a scrupulous lack of touch because it can be used hands-on or hands-off.

Doing self-Reiki daily automatically raises our energetic vibration.  We become an enhanced healing presence radiating uplifting, positive energy.  Our centered and balanced state can make an enormous difference in our client’s state, having them feel more confident they’re safe and well supported.  In this way, your self-Reiki uplifts and comforts not only you but all those around you.