Summary

In this conversation, Helen Malinowski discusses the challenges health professionals face, particularly the struggle with burnout and the need for fulfillment in their work. She shares her personal experience with burnout and emphasizes the importance of finding ways to thrive in the helping profession.

Takeaways

For your listeners who want to learn more about building a practice that supports their wellbeing while they grow, I've created a special page just for the S.M.A.R.T. Performance community: http://flourishingpractice.org/smartperformanceFind Helen at @somaticinformedtherapies on Instagram and my website, www.somaticintegrationinstitute.org.

Building a thriving practice for mental health is challenging.

Many established clinicians struggle with burnout.

Therapists earning significant income still face tough choices.

Burnout can lead to a crisis in one's career.

Helen Malinowski experienced burnout herself in 2019.

Change is necessary to overcome burnout.

Supporting other clinicians is a key goal for Helen.

Finding fulfillment in practice is essential for mental health professionals.

The helping profession requires self-care and support.

Creating a fulfilling practice is possible with the right strategies.

Titles

Overcoming Burnout in Mental Health

Thriving as a Mental Health Professional

Sound bites

"Something had to change"

"Committed to supporting other clinicians"

"Have a practice that feels fulfilling"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Self-Care and Burnout Awareness

01:13 Recognizing Burnout: Signs and Symptoms