What is Burnout?
True/False
Burnout is a state of exhaustion that can occur when facing prolonged stress that eventually results in severe physical, mental, and emotional fatigue.
True
Name a resource mentioned during the presentation
988
Psychology Today
MSU Counseling Center
Your Doctor or Insurance Company Website
True/False
Taking a vacation day will not prevent burnout
True
If the environment and risk factors that contributed to burnout stay the same vacation or day off can have only a short term effect. Also, not being able to rest during vacation or a day off is one of the signs of burnout.
True/False
Boundaries are not a factor in preventing burnout
False
Healthy boundaries are important to preventing and recovering from burnout
True/False
Burnout is a sign of weakness
False
Burnout is a consequence of work-related issues such as work overload, bad working conditions, unresolved conflicts in the team and others. The myth that it is a sign of weakness strengthens the wrong attitude that burnout is an individual problem that should be solved individually and neglects organizational responsibility for burnout.
True/False
False
Burnout can affect anyone regardless of their workload, as it's often linked to chronic stress and a mismatch between effort and reward.
Building where the MSU Student Counseling Center is located
Hathorn Hall
Define healthy and unhealthy coping skills
Healthy: Coping skills that are not harmful to you or others.
Unhealthy: Coping skills that are harmful to you or others, and/or keep you from effectively addressing your needs
Type of communication style recommended to set boundaries
Assertive
True/False
Asking for help decreases risk for burnout
True
Name the three dimensions of burnout
1:Exhaustion
2:Cynicism
3:Efficiency
Name the difference between a counselor and psychiatrist
Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who prescribes mental health/psychiatric medication
Counselor/therapist is a licensed provider who offers short and/or long term therapy services
True/False
Taking care of yourself when you have other responsibilities is a waste of time.
False
Taking care of yourself is responsible and necessary to be able to function and have the capacity to complete responsibilities and tasks.
Name the three types of communication styles
Passive, Assertive, Aggressive
True/False
Burnout requires major work or life change.
False
Usually burnout prevention and dealing with burnout require some manageable and realistic changes.
Name the four categories of burnout signs
1:Physical
2:Emotional
3: Cognitive
4:Behavioral
What LMFT and LPC stands for
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor
Name two coping strategies for stress
Listening to music, Playing with a pet, Showing emotions (laughing or crying), Talking or going out with a friend, Taking a bath or shower, Writing, painting, or doing other creative activities, Exercising or getting outdoors to enjoy nature, Discussing situations with a close person, Breathing exercises, Mindfulness, Meditation
Give an example of assertive communication or boundary setting
I feel frustrated when you do x.
I need to rest. So, I am going to take a break.
True/False
Burnout & stress are a normal part of life
False
Stress is natural & healthy to a degree, but chronic stress, which leads to burnout is not. Stress & burnout do not make you any more impactful or effective, and in no way is burnout part of ‘adulting’ or ‘life’.
Name two symptoms from each burnout category
Physical: lack of energy, muscle tension, insomnia, changes in sleeping and eating, headache, digestive disorders
Emotional: mood swings, irritability, constant emotional arousal, a sense of emptiness, guilt, depressed mood, anxiety, helplessness
Cognitive: attention/memory difficulties, loss of interest in activities, difficulties with making decisions, cynicism/pessimism, thoughts of quitting, ideas of being irreplaceable, easily distractable
Behavioral: more work with less efficiency, procrastinating, withdrawal/isolation, less/no self care, refusal to ask for help, feeling overloaded, excessive use of alcohol/cigarettes/caffeine, more frequent conflicts with at work/private life
Name the differences between an LMFT and LPC
They are both mental health practitioners. However, they receive different trainings, degrees, and are licensed by different governing bodies.
Name three strategies that are not useful in coping with stress
Criticizing yourself (negative self-talk), Working/studying too much, Eating too much or too little, Drinking too much caffeine, Smoking more or drinking more alcohol, Yelling at others, Taking drugs or misusing prescription medicine, Avoiding friends and family, Suppressing your emotions, Not getting enough sleep, Avoiding leisure activities we enjoy, Not taking breaks from work/studying
Explain why boundaries prevent and help with recovering from burnout
Setting boundaries is crucial for preventing burnout by establishing limits on time, energy, and resources, fostering a better work-life balance, and promoting self-care. These limits protect mental well-being, reduce stress, and help individuals prioritize their needs.
Name 2 things that could trigger burnout
Overwork, lack of self care, lack of boundaries, unrealistic expectations, etc.