Battling Burnout: Self-Care Tips from Sarah K Smullins
All of these self-care strategies are essential for our well-being. The same approaches, the same things we can do to take good care of ourselves, alleviate depression and address burnout.
Feeling drained and overwhelmed by the demands of life? In this eye-opening episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', host Valeria Teles chats with Sarah K Smullins, a seasoned social worker and author of 'Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work: A Guidebook for Students and Those in Mental Health and Related Professions'. Sarah breaks down the complexities of burnout, including compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and secondary traumatic stress, all while sharing her own personal journey through these challenges.
Sarah doesn’t just talk about the problem; she offers practical self-care strategies that can make a real difference. From her own experiences with therapy to the dangers of overmedicating for depression, she provides a candid look at what it takes to reclaim your well-being. The episode also highlights the broader societal responsibilities in promoting mental health, touching on how elected officials can play a role.
Whether you're a social worker, mental health professional, or simply someone feeling the weight of burnout, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice. Tune in to discover how you can better care for yourself and tackle burnout head-on.