We have all heard that those in the helping professions – counselling, social work, continuing care work – are at a high risk for burnout. In education programs and training for many of these professions, burnout is discussed in-depth and individuals are prompted to preemptively plan self-care methods to prevent and combat symptoms of burnout. Burnout is discussed as if it is an inevitable part of working in a helping profession, but is burnout a necessary part of doing meaningful work?
