Recognizing Burnout And Creating Systems Of Change

Therapy For Real Life Podcast defines burnout and gives practical ways to interrupt systems of burnout in this re-broadcast of one of the series’ most popular episodes. Host Anna Lindberg Cedar MPA, LCSW critiques current definitions and expands the concept of burnout to make it more inclusive and intersectional. This episode deconstructs burnout as a social concept to highlight the role that systems of oppression play in our daily experiences of burnout. Anna cautions listeners against over-pathologizing individuals who experience burnout, and to focus on practical ways to interrupt that process of burnout instead. Tune into this conversation to personalize what successful burnout prevention looks like for you and your community. This is not therapy. This Is Real Life. Learn more about self-care and therapy resources: TherapyForRealLife.com or get in touch to discuss burnout prevention training for your team: WorkshopsForRealLife.com [This episode was first broadcast in October of 2019. Many of the startling statistics about the costs of burnout have risen dramatically even since this episode was first released.]