Burnout in the Helping Professions: Mutual Aid Groups as Self-Help.

Spicuzza, Frank J.; De Voe, Marianne W.

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ERIC Number: EJ268105

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Publication Date: 1982-Oct

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Burnout in the Helping Professions: Mutual Aid Groups as Self-Help.

Spicuzza, Frank J.; De Voe, Marianne W.

Personnel and Guidance Journal, v61 n2 p95-99 Oct 1982

Offers some insight and understanding of the stress-producing components of counseling practice. Discusses some of the physical symptoms of burnout and examines why the syndrome is prevalent in the human services. Proposes the development of mutual aid groups as one solution to prevent or minimize burnout. (Author/RC)

Descriptors: Burnout, Counselors, Group Dynamics, Group Membership, Helping Relationship, Peer Relationship, Physical Health, Program Descriptions, Self Help Programs, Stress Variables

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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