Keeping our instruments finely tuned: an existential-humanistic perspective
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This article presents techniques that are designed to help psychotherapists cope with stress and combat burnout. Activities such as creative writing, meditation, painting, and exercise allow psychotherapists to concentrate on their own well-being and temporarily suspend feelings of responsibility towards their clients.
Publication Name: Professional Psychology, Research and Practice
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0735-7028
Year: 2000
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A vacation from musturbation
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This article provides an overview of the stress management and burnout prevention techniques used by a busy cognitive-behavioral therapist and training administrator. Recreational activities, healthy habits, and effective time management strategies help to combat anxiety and promote a positive attitude towards work.
Publication Name: Professional Psychology, Research and Practice
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0735-7028
Year: 2000
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Multimodal replenishment
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A clinical psychologists advises his colleagues to use the BASIC I.D. multimodal approach to avoid professional burnout. The approach focuses on behavior, affect, sensation, imagery, cognition, interpersonal relationships and biological processes.
Publication Name: Professional Psychology, Research and Practice
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0735-7028
Year: 2000
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