Burnout in the workplace is the result of repeated “physical and emotional exhaustion,” and is a common occurrence among human service workers (Thomas , Kohli, Choi, 2014). Dealing with high stress situations, large caseloads, and generally low wages are a few factors that can contribute to burnout within the context of social work. Self-care and taking proactive steps to identify and address stress, both in the workplace and at home, can have a positive impact on burnout (Thomas , Kohli, Choi, 2014).
Self-care is imperative to a social workers overall wellbeing and ability to stay motivated and effective. Although at times it may be hard to imagine having to make more time or energy to do activities above surviving, self-care allows for
Self-care is imperative to a social workers overall wellbeing and ability to stay motivated and effective. Although at times it may be hard to imagine having to make more time or energy to do activities above surviving, self-care allows for