Four Catholic school administrators present their views on teacher burnout. (SJL)

The value of exercise in coping with stress is well documented. A series of isometric exercises may be used in the classroom by a teacher to release tension and reduce stress. (JD)

Reasons for teachers' professional and personal disillusionment are explored, and some possible solutions are offered. (LH)

Examines the causes of the phenomenon of worker burnout in child welfare services, and suggests approaches to prevent such burnout. (CM)

A study of 487 healthcare workers found that negative affectivity was associated with low social support and job satisfaction, high emotional exhaustion, increased workload, and depersonalization. Positive affectivity correlated with autonomy and lower absenteeism. Affectivity had stronger effects on burnout than did organizational stress factors.…

Presents solution-focused groups as a promising approach based on the results of a comprehensive study (N=68 counselors). Included is an overview of the approach with group session descriptions and case illustration. Includes two appendices titled "Prescreening and Sessions Outline," and "Subscales of the Index of Personality…

Examined whether degree or extent of burnout is differentiated among workers in six people-oriented fields: health services, banking, social welfare, industry, education, and postal service. Findings from 244 employees in these 6 fields indicated that employees in social welfare tended to experience more burnout than some persons in education,…

This article provides background information on stress and presents five strategies intended to help teachers of hearing-impaired students manage their stress levels. Strategies include increasing self-awareness, reducing isolation, restoring perspective and balance, redefining problem situations, and developing and implementing an action plan.…

Considers causes for stress and burnout in the reading teacher's profession. Suggests ways for reading teachers to reduce stress. Identifies two categories of problems: (1) work overload, excessive paperwork, and repetitive tasks; and (2) isolation from other teaching which leads to loneliness. (KEH)

Key ingredients in a program for controlling teacher stress and avoiding burnout are: (1) facing the problem; (2) monitoring stress; (3) developing a repertoire of coping strategies, such as learning to relax, changing distress to eustress, and exercising regularly; and (4) cultivating stress hardiness, through commitment, challenge, and control.…

Suggests 17 strategies for avoiding teacher burnout in evaluating business communication assignments (since grading appears to be one of the most overwhelming and frustrating aspects of teaching business communications). (SR)

Findings from a study of 224 first-year teachers suggest: (1) burnout begins during the first year; (2) high-school teachers are more predisposed to burnout; (3) quality teacher preparation, particularly in student discipline, may promote resistance to burnout; (4) burnout is a reflection of emotional and motivational factors rather than academic…

Using a 4-stage stress model, this study examined the relationship between stage 1 (stressors or demands) and stage 3 (stress response or coping) and between stage 3 and stage 4 (consequences of burnout) for 161 school superintendents and 495 principals. Results support the transactional view of stress and the conceptualization of the stress…

Reviews 18 studies on burnout in social workers. The literature indicates that social workers suffer less burnout than comparable occupational groups, and identifies factors associated with burnout and ways to prevent burnout. Analyzes the methodological quality of the studies and makes recommendations for improving research on burnout in social…

Touts the rewards of being a yearbook advisor. Reviews a series of tips that could extend the life of an advisor: train, delegate, guide, then stand aside. (TB)