Burnout in Counseling Practice: Some Potential Professional and Personal Hazards of Becoming a Counselor.

Watkins, C. Edward, Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ275922

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Publication Date: 1983-Jan

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Burnout in Counseling Practice: Some Potential Professional and Personal Hazards of Becoming a Counselor.

Watkins, C. Edward, Jr.

Personnel and Guidance Journal, v61 n5 p304-08 Jan 1983

Defines the syndrome of burnout and discusses some of the professional and personal hazards that confront the practicing counselor. Examines intrapersonal and interpersonal difficulties which result from burnout. Provides suggestions for dealing with burnout. (Author/RC)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Problems, Burnout, Cognitive Style, Coping, Counselor Client Relationship, Counselors, Interpersonal Relationship, Mental Health, Physical Health, Prevention

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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