Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Burnout

This term has been applied to all helping professions. Burnout often manifests in a gradual wearing down over time.

Symptoms of burnout include:

  • Discouragement
  • Depression
  • Loss of compassion
  • Cynicism
  • Boredom

The factors at add to burnout include:

  • Professional Isolation
  • Emotional drain from helping others
  • Long working hours with little results

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