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ABSTRACT

Working with severe trauma in the clinical field predisposes the clinician to the possible vulnerabilities caused by burnout. Clinicians working in this field, may feel overwhelmed, become symptomatic, and experience disruptions in their professional and personal relationships due to burnout. These reactions can be minimized and prevented if the clinician applies adaptive ways of coping with burnout. This paper offers practical advice on how to counteract burnout in professionals working in the helping professions, and specifically with survivors of severe traumatic experiences.

5. Theme 5: Look at the glass as half full

Focus on the positive change observed in your clients. This entails moving away from pathology and focusing on the resiliency and strengths discovered in your clients during clinical work. Even in the midst of adversity, human beings show a remarkable ability to adapt and move forward. Keep notes on the positive attributes and changes observed in your clients after each session and post them in your office to view during stressful times. Try not to dwell in misery. Although the world is far from being a perfect place, trying not to focus on the negative aspects of life is important, especially since clients bring their own hopelessness and despair into clinical work. Thus, it is essential to avoid reading stories about human difficulties, or watching TV news and movies that depict negative aspects of human life. The clinician can actively seek positivity, like reading positive newspaper or magazine articles. It is important to remind ourselves that there is plenty of joy and happiness to be gained from little things in life.