Self Care & Research

Question 1

Signs of Burnout & Impairment

Answer 1

Burnout Signs

• Hopelessness
• Negative self-view & attitudes
• Reduce productivity, trust, concern
• Decreased capacity to cop

Impairment

• Deterioration of the skills/abilities due to stress or other factors resulting in potential incompetence.
• Effects: depression, physical illness, substance abuse

Question 2

Wellness Wheel - 8

not on study guide

Answer 2

Emotional 
Spiritual
Intellectual 
Physical 
Environmental 
Financial 
Occupational 
Social

Question 3

Is research based on theory?

Answer 3

YES

Question 4

What are the 5 most prominent theoretical paradigms?

Answer 4

Psychodynamic
Humanistic - Existential 
Behavioral & Cognitive behavioral
Systems
Emergent/Post-Modern

Question 5

Ways to avoid burnout

Answer 5

1. Increase your self-efficacy (belief in your ability)
2. Be true to what you need (in work) life
3. Creative outlets
4. Nature (unplug)
5. Listen to your body
6. Get support (peers, supervisors, counseling)
7. Know your limits
8. Be at peace with yourself