Jennifer Blanchette Burn out and Severance

Therapist Burnout – A Systemic Issue, Not a Personal Failure   🎬 Pop Culture Connection: Severance – A dystopian take on work-life balance How our ‘work part’ is at risk of burnout when it is not given the emotional support and care that it needs.   📊 Burnout by the Numbers: 60-66% of workers report feeling burnout 30-70% of therapists experience burnout (especially post-pandemic) Some exploitive telehealth companies pay a s low as $30/hour   🛑 Signs of Burnout Emotional depletion Compassion fatigue Mental health struggles Shame & isolation   Why Are Therapists at High Risk? High emotional demands Exploitative telehealth practices Cultural pressure to and shame around feeling depleted Financial stress (student debt, low pay)   How to Recover & Prevent Burnout Take real breaks to reset your nervous system Avoid toxic work environments (consider local practices over telehealth) Try digital minimalism (set screen boundaries) Seek support – burnout is NOT a personal failure Give yourself permission to leave your job, (even the profession), if necessary   💡 Join the Conversation: 🗣️ Have you experienced burnout as a therapist or in another helping profession? Share your story in the comments or on The Therapist Burnout Podcast! 🔗 More resources at DrJenBlanchette.com