Resources

Burnout often occurs when staff feel overwhelmed and under-supported. Start by giving them a voice and validating their concerns. Listening to their challenges and suggestions will help them feel valued and also provide insights into what changes might need to be...

One of the first steps in reducing stress for your team is to educate them on recognizing the symptoms of stress. Whether it's feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out, recognizing the signs early can help prevent escalation into bigger problems.  Make sure that...

Lots of people have trouble making conversation, particularly with strangers. For some of my clients this problem has been an issue that has prevented them from meeting their goals. The phrase “Small talk” (AKA making conversation) may sound trivial, but it’s an...

There are many articles and news stories about the current anxiety epidemic. In my years of working with anxious clients, I’ve discovered that anxiety has less to do with the factual conditions of people’s lives and more to do with the mindset they hold.  Regularly...

 In my practice many clinicians report mounting stress stemming from the ever-increasing administrative requirements. They complain (understandably) that their autonomy as clinical professionals has been hijacked by regulations and the “No”-set mentality of...

Many of my clients report significant stress over their organization’s requirement to see a high number of patients per day. They are often not given sufficient time to see each patient and falling behind schedule is the norm.  One doctor described her frustration: “I...

Many of my clients try to cope with the stress of the job by isolating rather than taking the time to seek help.   They often compartmentalize their stress-inducing thoughts and keep their concerns to themselves. Physicians also tend to worry about how they will be...

Source of stress: Alcohol Use  Dr. “M” noticed that his drinking was becoming a problem. He contacted me because of an incident in which he drank prior to returning to his clinic after a morning off. Although he was only there to complete administrative paperwork, he...

“Sarah,” a physician, was angry. In fact, she reported feeling angry most of the time. It finally reached a point where family members (including her husband) had had enough. She realized that the trajectory she was on would lead to profound consequences. She was...

Let’s not confuse Trauma and Burnout   I recently came across an article titled “Why Doctors and Nurses Hate the Word Burnout.”  The article reported that many healthcare practitioners don’t like that phrase. The writer consulted physicians and nurses for alternative...