128. The Link Between Getting Clinical Support and Burnout Prevention with Shannon Heers
In this episode of The Private Practice Elevation Podcast, you’re going to learn how clinical support can help you prevent burnout in your life. Whether you’ve experienced burnout in your past, feel like you’re on the edge of it now, or have moved past burnout, you’re going to learn some great tips to help you - no matter where you’re at on your journey. Most people think that just rest is the key to avoiding burnout. While rest is important, it’s so much more than just a work-life balance. There are some key activities that you can do to help you avoid burnout altogether. And our guest today suggests that you begin NOW, even if you don’t feel burnout at the moment. To help us understand more about burnout and how clinical support can specifically help you overcome or avoid burnout altogether, we’re chatting with Shannon Heers Shannon Heers is a therapist, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Firelight Supervision. Firelight Supervision provides clinical supervision to counselors and social workers pursuing licensure, as well as clinical consultation for post-licensure professional growth and development. Because of the supervision work Shannon and her team do with so many clients, she’s got a wealth of experience and wisdom when it comes to burnout. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What burnout looks like, including details from Shannon’s own burnout story Why it’s so important to have a burnout prevention plan even if you don’t feel burnt out now Activities that you can do daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly in order to prevent burnout Why community is so powerful and the ways it helps you avoid burnout