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Burnout

Burnout. Kate Walker, M.A., LPC-I, LMFTA. Burnout – case study. Falling Down. Burnout – a working definition. An emotional exhaustion Syndrome of behavior Consequence of stressful employment Impairment that results in the inability to transcend stressful events

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Burnout

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  1. Burnout Kate Walker, M.A., LPC-I, LMFTA

  2. Burnout – case study Falling Down

  3. Burnout – a working definition An emotional exhaustion Syndrome of behavior Consequence of stressful employment Impairment that results in the inability to transcend stressful events A complex configuration of phenomena

  4. Burnout - symptoms emotional exhaustionhlack of any positive feelingsh fatiguehfrustrationhapathyhpsychosomatic illnesseshlistlessnesshemotionally overextendedhdepersonalizationhunfeeling reactions to clientshlack of personal accomplishmenthglassy eyeshfeeling incompetenthanxietyhemotionally worn down

  5. Burnout - case study Bruce Almighty

  6. Environment Organizational factors Nature of client-helper interactions - perceived inequities Individual Factors Over-identification/over-involvement with the client Therapeutic locus of control Coping style and needs Burnout – Factors that contribute to counselor burnout

  7. Burnout - case study Office Space

  8. Emotional Exhaustion Depersonalization, unfeeling reactions to clients Lack of personal accomplishment or feeling incompetent at your job Increased alcohol and drug use Employee theft Declining level and quality of service to clients Boundary issues Avoidance of involvement with certain types of cases Burnout – Why is it an ethical issue?

  9. Burnout – Measurement instruments • Maslach Burnout Inventory • The Staff Burnout Scale • The Tedium Scale

  10. Burnout – Helpful resources http://www.friedsocialworker.com

  11. Burnout – Helpful resources Seven Salutary Suggestions for Counselor Stamina • Selectivity • Temporal Sensitivity • Accountability • Measurement and Management • Inquisitiveness • Negotiation • Acknowledgement of Agency

  12. Burnout – some prevention measures • Avoid overidentification • Set boundaries • The battle for initiative • Clear professional objectives • Simple interventions first • Maintain a sense of humor • Self-care • Expect trial and error

  13. Burnout - references • Arthur, N. (1990). The assessment of burnout: a review of three inventories useful for research and counseling. Journal of Counseling & Development, 69, 186-189. • Cottone, R., & Tarvydas, V. (2003). Ethical and professional issues in counseling (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education . • Burnout in the workplace self-test. Retrieved September 30, 2004, from http://www.baptisteast.com/WOR004.cfm • Osborn, C. (2004). Seven salutary suggestions for counselor stamina. Journal of Counseling & Development, 82, 319-328. • Savicki, V., & Cooley, E. (1982, March). Implications of burnout research and theory for counselor educators. The Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1982, March, 415-419. • Truchot, D., & Deregard, M. (2001). Perceived inequity, communal orientation and burnout: the role of helping models. Work and Stress, 15, 347-356. • VanAuken, S. (1979, October). Youth counselor burnout. The Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1979, October, 143-144.

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