6/23 - Professional Burnout

Question 1

Who coined the term burnout syndrome?

Answer 1

Herbert Freudenberger

 State of mental and physical
exhaustion caused by one’s
professional life.

Question 2

3 parts to professional burnout

Answer 2

1. An Overwhelming Exhaustion
2. Feelings of Cynicism
   - Cognitive Distancing or
   Depersonalization
3. A Sense of Ineffectiveness
    Detachment from the Job

Question 3

12 stages of Burnout

Answer 3

1. A Compulsion to Prove Oneself: Excessive Ambition & Determination
2. Working Harder (High Personal Expectations)
3. Neglecting Needs (Sacrifices Viewed as Heroic Performance)
4. Displacement of Conflicts (Source of Problem Not Recognized. First Physical Symptoms Appear)
5. Revision of Values (Isolation, Conflict Avoidance, & Denial of Basic Needs)
6. Denial of Emerging Problems (Intolerance, Cynicism, & Aggression)
7. Withdrawal (Reduce Social Contact & Attempt to Numb the Pain)
8. Obvious Behavioral Changes (Fearful, Shy, Apathetic)
9. Depersonalization: (Mechanical Life, Lose Contact with Self & Others)
10. Inner Emptiness (“Gratified” by Excessive Behaviors)
11. Depression (Indifferent, Hopeless, Exhausted)
12. BURNOUT SYNDROME: Physical & Mental Collapse

Question 4

Vicarious Traumatization

Answer 4

A stress reaction in
professionals exposed
to traumatic images &
materials by patients

Exposure results in
enduring changes in
the manner in which
one views self, others,
and the world (McCann
& Pearlman, 1990)

Question 5

5 Types of GOOD mentors

Answer 5

1. Cementor
    Makes it all stick together
2. Pavementor
    Helps pave the way to other key people
3. Sacramentor
    Cares about the soul of your work
4. Testamentor
    Writes a great letter of recommendation
5. Regimentor
    Helps you maintain discipline in your military career

Question 6

5 BAD mentor types

Answer 6

1. Figmentor
    One who is hard to get a hold of
2. Dementor
    One who drives you crazy
3. Tormentor
    One who tortures you
4. Detrimentor
    Undermines your success
5. Fragmentor
    Does not help you focus, focus, focus