Relationships Between Burnout, Isolation, Secondary Trauma, and Self-Compassion in Mental Health Providers

Authors

Michael UnderinerFollow
Rodger K. Bufford, George Fox UniversityFollow
Mary Peterson, George Fox UniversityFollow
Daniel Rodriquez

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

8-2023

Abstract

Burnout is a common challenge among mental health professionals.

It is the main catalyst for professional misconduct (Morse, et al., 2012) and common among mental health professionals (Prime, et al., 2020; Sampiao, et al, 2021; Simionato & Simpson, 2018).

COVID-19 increased social isolation, decreased social support, and strained family systems among mental health practitioners increasing risk (Prime, et al., 2020; Sampaio, et al., 2021). Social distancing also diminished systemic resources and increased reliance on personal resources for coping. Ongoing vicarious trauma increased, thus fostering burnout (McBride, et al., 2020; Shoji et al., 2016). Self-compassion is proposed as a possible solution to burnout (McCade et al., 2021; Richardson et al, 2018).

Problem: Does self-compassion reduce burnout among mental health providers?

Comments

Presented at the American Psychological Association (APA) Annual Convention in Washington, D. C., August 2023.

Recommended Citation

Underiner, Michael; Bufford, Rodger K.; Peterson, Mary; and Rodriquez, Daniel, "Relationships Between Burnout, Isolation, Secondary Trauma, and Self-Compassion in Mental Health Providers" (2023). Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program. 353.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/gscp_fac/353