Intentional Therapist: Putting You In Your Schedule E3: Our work should come with a warning label: How to navigate the #1 hazard of our work
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Dec 16, 2024 Mental health professionals often carry the emotional weight of their clients long after sessions. The podcast explores the hidden challenges, such as emotional depletion and psychic isolation, that come with the job. It emphasizes the importance of self-care and resilience strategies. Listeners learn about navigating workplace hazards and the significance of embracing uncertainty in therapy. The discussion also includes key self-reflection tools to enhance personal well-being while providing quality care, creating a supportive community for professionals.
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Psychotherapy's Hidden Hazards
- Psychotherapy is one of the most taxing endeavors, confronting human misery with one's mind and words.
- The profession has seven hazards including challenging patient behavior, emotional depletion, and psychic isolation.
Uncertainty of Therapy Outcomes
- A major stressor for therapists is the uncertainty of therapy success.
- Therapy's ups and downs do not necessarily reflect our skills as therapists.
Value in Work Increases Burnout Risk
- Highly valuing our work can increase risk of burnout if we neglect our own needs.
- Overcommitment and self-sacrifice arise without intentional risk mitigation.
