Continuing our series on self-care, we reached out to several Valeo care providers to ask for their advice and experiences about self-care, particularly while serving in a cross-cultural context.

What has self-care looked like for you while serving cross-culturally? What have you learned about self-care in general from living in cross-cultural contexts?

My clients are incredible people; I learn so much from each of them. It takes courage and strength to seek help and open up to a care provider. I’m honored each time someone trusts me with their heart, with their story in all its fullness, the messiness and brokenness, the glory and the redemption. I rejoice with them in their victories and grieve with them in their losses and deep pain.