Ruoxi Chen, J. Austin, Jana P. Sutton, Cierra Fussell, Trey Twiford
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Burnout is a significant challenge for helping professionals, and several unique factors make MFTs in agency settings particularly vulnerable to experiencing burnout. We identified key factors from the existing literature related to MFTs’ experiences of burnout in agency settings. To provide an updated snapshot of this phenomenon, we also surveyed 140 MFTs using the Counselor Burnout Inventory. Based on the accumulated evidence and our supplementary findings, we propose three categories of strategies for MFTs in agency settings to prevent and cope with burnout. Given that identifying burnout and finding effective remedies require not an either/or but rather a both/and solution, we also discuss how supervisors, training programs, and agencies can help clinicians manage and confront this issue.
期刊介绍:
Designed with the practicing clinician in mind, the Journal of Family Psychotherapy features a case study orientation that makes for very interesting reading. Highlights include: •Case Studies: Focused studies of a single case seen in family psychotherapy, illustrating the etiology, maintenance, and/or process of change of the problem. •Program Reports: Descriptions of treatment programs that have been used successfully to treat specific problems or new orientations used generally in family therapy. Clinical case examples are included.