Full Description
A Social Work Survival Guide to Avoiding Burnout is a transformative book designed to reshape how social workers and those in related fields approach self-care and well-being.
Based on the author's fourteen years of experience and personal journey through severe burnout, this book offers a blend of practical advice and actionable strategies to help professionals safeguard their mental health while maintaining their commitment to the communities they serve. The book provides evidence-based insights, including data from a comprehensive survey, "The Prevalence of Burnout Among Social Workers," which uncovered that 81.58% of social workers experience burnout. This startling statistic highlights the urgency of addressing this widespread issue.
This title not only delves into real-life accounts and challenges but also equips readers with the tools they need to prevent and overcome burnout, ensuring long-term resilience and effectiveness in their careers. It is a call to action for social workers in the UK and globally, aiming to create a profession where personal well-being and professional passion can coexist harmoniously.
Contents
1.Rethink Social Work. 2.Dissecting Burnout. 3.Of Stark Realities and Abysmal Interventions. 4.The Emotional Toll of Social Work. 5.Look Inward. 6.Setting Boundaries Without Guilt. 7.Finding Purpose Beyond Work. 8.Broad Eyes on Social Work. 9.Crafting the Future of Social Work. x.Conclusion.
