Worksheet
Therapist Burnout Self-Care
This therapist burnout worksheet offers mental health professionals practical self-care strategies to reduce stress, address compassion fatigue, and prevent emotional exhaustion. Use this evidence-informed resource to strengthen self-compassion, recognize burnout symptoms, and support a balanced, sustainable practice.
How to Use This Worksheet
Reflect on your experiences using the prompts provided, and track daily signals in your body, mind, and emotions. Return to this worksheet regularly to integrate self care, prevent burnout, and support ongoing well-being as a mental health professional.
Who It’s For
This worksheet was created for therapists, counselors, social workers, and other mental health professionals seeking to prevent burnout, manage compassion fatigue, and foster resilience. It’s ideal for individual use, peer support sessions, supervision, or professional development groups.
Expected Outcomes
- Early identification and prevention of burnout symptoms
- Improved self-awareness and resilience in the face of work stress
- Regular integration of self-care resources and mindfulness techniques
- Strengthened sense of purpose, compassion, satisfaction, and well-being
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References
Norcross, J. C., & VandenBos, G. R. (2018). Self-care for clinicians and the importance of well-being in practice. In J. C. Norcross & M. R. Guy (Eds.), Leaving it at the office: A guide to psychotherapist self-care (2nd ed., pp. 3–19). American Psychological Association.
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