Burnout and Trauma Related Employment Stress: Acceptance and Commitment Strategies in the Helping Professions

Burnout and trauma related employment stress (TRES) is increasing in the helping professions, with cognitive, acceptance, and mindfulness techniques being used to prevent and early intervene. This book provides a valuable resource for clinicians and individuals experiencing TRES and burnout.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 111 pages
\n Publication date: 29 October 2021
\n Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
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Burnout and trauma-related employment stress (TRES), encompassing compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and vicarious trauma, are on the rise, leading to escalating attrition rates, mental health disturbances, and suicide rates among individuals in the helping professions. This pressing issue demands immediate attention through the implementation of effective prevention and early intervention strategies. This book serves as a crucial guide, emphasizing the urgent need for acceptance and commitment techniques to address this growing concern. It offers a comprehensive array of cognitive, acceptance, and mindfulness techniques aimed at empowering individuals to achieve their goals through a values-based approach to living.

Within the pages of this book, readers will delve into comprehensive definitions of burnout and TRES, exploring their prevalence rates within the helping professions. The impact of mindfulness and acceptance practices on mitigating the effects of TRES will be examined, along with the application of defusion and cognitive techniques to promote resilience and well-being. Values-based goal setting will be explored as a powerful tool for personal growth and fulfillment. Furthermore, the book will address organizational responsibilities and strategies for fostering a supportive work environment that prioritizes the well-being of its employees. Comprehensive assessment resources will also be provided to assist clinicians and individuals in identifying and addressing TRES and burnout symptoms effectively.

Burnout and Trauma Related Employment Stress is a vital resource for clinicians, mental health professionals, and individuals seeking to understand, manage, and overcome the challenges posed by TRES and burnout. By embracing the principles outlined in this book, we can work towards creating a healthier and more resilient workforce that prioritizes the well-being of its members.

\n Weight: 366g\n
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783030834913\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022\n