How do therapists avoid feelings of burnout? (self.therapy)

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I was thinking about this today, and would love some kind of feedback from practicing therapists. How do you avoid burnout?

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[-] Noedel@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

My wife is a therapist. Most therapists get something called peer supervision, which is basically therapy for therapists. My wife sees about 20 clients a week and has one or two hours of supervision a week.

She also has to practice what she preaches. Mindfulness, meditation, sports. All the things you'd do to feel physically and mentally fit.

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