what is burnout?

Burnout is a common phenomenon characterized by

• Emotional exhaustion

• Numbness and/or detachment

• A sense of hopelessness, helplessness, and overwhelm

It’s not just being tired - it’s being tired, overwhelmed and living with a prolonged sense of dread about what you have yet to accomplish and disbelief that it will have any impact at all whatsoever on your life or the lives of those you’re working for. It’s not just stress but chronic stress, without relief. When you try to push through burnout, you find yourself more and more depleted. You might stop caring about things that you used to, and you might find it harder to be kind and patient with the people that you love.

Burnout and compassion fatigue are especially common in the helping professions, such as therapists, teachers, nurses, and other healers and helpers.

how therapy can help

Therapy can help you find relief from burnout. As we work together I will help you to identify the main sources of stress in your life and to take a realistic look at what can be brought into a better balance. You will learn where and how to set boundaries, adjust your expectations of yourself and others, learn to prioritize rest and personal fulfillment, and create your own menu of coping skills and stress-reducing activities.