The Role Of Burnout In Counseling

Reflecting on Chapter fifteen, burnout is “the condition of someone who has become very physically and emotionally tired after doing a difficult job for a long time” (Burnout, 2015). Professionals may become burned-out very quickly. In counseling it is very important to take care of yourself so you do not get burned-out. Our book states “signs and symptoms of burnout include turnovers, absenteeism, lower productivity and psychological problems” (James, 2008, p. 530).
There are four stages of burnout, stage one is enthusiasm: starting a new job and having high expectations. Stage two is stagnation: when you feel that certain things are not being met such as low salary, and difficulties in providing client services. Stage three is frustration: this is where you question everything about your job. Stage four is apathy: when you do not care anymore about what is going on with work. As a counselor when the stages …show more content…
This is mainly for Texas and Oklahoma. I think this is a great idea however, I think it needs to be for all states. Being burned-out happens way too many times to professionals. I think that there should be more training for burning-out. Having an assortment of clients can help from burning-out. Everyone deals with stress differently. Self-care is very important, whether you exercise or meditate. To many times we over look little things and think that we have are life is on track and doing great. But in side we are getting burned-out and realize it when it is too late. What stood out for me in this chapter and reading the article is that since I have decided to further my education I have gave up on me in certain ways, such as going to the gym and making time for me.
If I do not focus on me before I even graduate, I will be burned-out. So I have taken a look at my life and created the self-plan. I learned more about me in this chapter than anything else I have done in a