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So let's get to it!

Today is 3/15/23 and it's True Confessions Day! As counselors, doesn't it feel like everyday is true confessions day though??

Here's the short and skinny of today's newsletter:

• Coping with Burnout

• Interesting articles related to mental health

• Advocacy Corner

• Cat Photo

Coping with Burnout

Yes, it's a real thing. Mental Health Professionals struggle with burnout.

Most of us have high-stress, demanding jobs. With that, come burnout and compassion fatigue unless you have a system in place. Below is an article from the American Counseling Association addressing burnout (click the picture):

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines burnout as “exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation, usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration.” Does that sound like you?? The article is from 2018, but it still very relevant and offers some good insight into preventing, recognizing, and coping with burnout.

And now some interesting articles:

How to Improve Your Psychology Today Profile (2023)

Looking for ways to stand out on Psychology Today? Check out this article to see if your profile needs some spring cleaning.

Doctors in Brussels Can Now Prescribe Museum Visits for Mental Health

Interesting concept... do you think the US would ever consider prescribing museum visits as a form of mental health intervention?

Howard R. Johnson on How We Tell Our Own Stories

This is an excellent read related to Narrative Therapy and the stories we tell ourselves. Can help offer insight when thinking about how clients see their world, and how they are able to change that story of their life.

Advocacy Corner

Here is a current posting for a fully licensed LPC or LCSW with experience required. It's also a contract position meaning NO BENEFITS... If we take the higher end salary range of 6K per month, thats an annual salary of $72,000. Remember, this is Denver with a higher cost of living than most places and NO BENEFITS. Health insurance premiums can easily run over 1K per month, and you still have to consider taxes (you're self employed with this job so at a higher tax bracket, and retirement planning. We need to keep working to advocate and refuse jobs that don't pay at the standard we deserve! Keep up the good fight! 👊

And, Finally the Cat Picture

Karate Cat! By my son, Cole.