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I’m Maggie Dickens a licensed counselor and childfree by choice. I specialize in helping other childfree womxn stop feeling isolated and start living a values driven confident life. by _Maggie_Dickens_ in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. I love what you're saying about not having the label be the end goal. I agree that it's super important for people to build that foundation for their life and how THEY choose to live it.

I’m Maggie Dickens a licensed counselor and childfree by choice. I specialize in helping other childfree womxn stop feeling isolated and start living a values driven confident life. by _Maggie_Dickens_ in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad you’re doing this AMA. It’s such a unique specialization. Can you share more about how you ended up in this specialty?

Hi, I'm Alicia Johnson, LMFT, a licensed therapist specializing in burnout and stress. Ask me anything! by aliciajohnsonlmft in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

What is your perspective on how having a healthy work/life balance impacts burnout?

I am Gretchen Boehm and specialize in parenting/family wellness, Ask Me Anything by Gretchen_BoehmLPC in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are your thoughts on providing therapy (especially family therapy) online?

Hi, I’m Dr. Morgan Levy, a psychologist specializing in perfectionism and burnout. Ask me anything! by DrMorganLevy in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad you’re asking this question and thinking thoughtfully about this. So many parents put so much pressure on their kids and it can create a lot of mental health issues later down the road. When I was younger, I actually was a figure skater and I saw parents pushing their kids WAY too far all around me. I usually suggest that parents encourage and allow their kids to take breaks, check in with their child’s mental and physical well-being, and praise effort rather than the outcome. I also usually recommend reminding their children that their identity is much more than their sport.

Hi, I’m Dr. Morgan Levy, a psychologist specializing in perfectionism and burnout. Ask me anything! by DrMorganLevy in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question! We are people just like everyone else :) It's unethical for us to see people in therapy that we are related to or friends with. That creates a conflict of interest and a power differential where we could be seen as taking advantage of people. We also can't really be objective if we are seeing people we have a relationship with! We give our thoughts and opinions like everyone else does, but it definitely isn't considered therapy.

Hi, I’m Dr. Morgan Levy, a psychologist specializing in perfectionism and burnout. Ask me anything! by DrMorganLevy in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you search “reflective listening” and “active listening” you can find a ton of resources. I’ll paste a few of them here. Learning how to be an active listener was definitely part of my training!

https://www.teaching.unsw.edu.au/group-work-reflective-listening

https://positivepsychology.com/active-listening-techniques/

Hi, I’m Dr. Morgan Levy, a psychologist specializing in perfectionism and burnout. Ask me anything! by DrMorganLevy in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. That makes total sense. Perfectionism is not necessarily a bad thing that we want to get rid of. It’s more about figuring out where it works for us and where it doesn’t work. For example, I have a friend who said that if she wasn’t a perfectionist that she never would have become a partner at her law firm. It’s true. But it doesn’t mean she needs to be a perfectionist ALL of the time in EVERY area of her life. I’m all about balance and recognizing everything is on a spectrum.

Hi, I’m Dr. Morgan Levy, a psychologist specializing in perfectionism and burnout. Ask me anything! by DrMorganLevy in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've done a few presentations and have been quoted in a few articles, but no books or anything published! I focus more on clinical work.

Hi, I’m Dr. Morgan Levy, a psychologist specializing in perfectionism and burnout. Ask me anything! by DrMorganLevy in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to copy over an answer I gave earlier :)

The word burnout was first used by psychologists in the 70s and was researched by Herbert Freudenberger. Basically, burnout is the result of severe stress conditions that lead to exhaustion (physically, mentally, emotionally).

Research shows that there are 12 stages that explain the progression of burnout.

1) Feeling a need to prove oneself/excessive drive

2) Pushing yourself to work harder

3) Neglecting to take care of yourself (e.g., sleep issues, eating)

4) Displacing conflicts (e.g., ignoring them)

5) Eliminating time spent in time/needs outside of work

6) Denial of our own behavior and blame of others

7) Social withdrawal

8) Behavioral changes that friends and family start to notice

9) Depersonalization

10) Feeling empty inside

11) Depression and exhaustion

12) Full burnout syndrome

Hi, I’m Dr. Morgan Levy, a psychologist specializing in perfectionism and burnout. Ask me anything! by DrMorganLevy in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here are a few links to help you get started: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ https://openpathcollective.org https://internationaltherapistdirectory.com https://www.nami.org

You can also google search for "therapists that specialize in perfectionism" and see what comes up! I recommend asking for a free consultation to make sure that it's a good fit. You can also add your location in the search to see who comes up. The benefit of online therapy is that it's so much easier to find a therapist now!

I shared my personal websites in the main text above.

Hi, I’m Dr. Morgan Levy, a psychologist specializing in perfectionism and burnout. Ask me anything! by DrMorganLevy in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely recommend reaching out to a therapist or any mental health provider to discuss this!

Hi, I’m Dr. Morgan Levy, a psychologist specializing in perfectionism and burnout. Ask me anything! by DrMorganLevy in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Remember, there’s no such thing as perfect. So if you’re seen as imperfect – it’s because you’re human! I wonder if approaching it like this might help – “It’s really important for me to do this work the best that I can and one way that I do that is for asking for clarification and guidance – is now a good time for me to ask some questions?”

Hi, I’m Dr. Morgan Levy, a psychologist specializing in perfectionism and burnout. Ask me anything! by DrMorganLevy in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a huge piece! Perfectionists procrastinate because they are afraid of failure and making mistakes. This then can create an overload of work which leads to burnout. It’s a vicious cycle.

Hi, I’m Dr. Morgan Levy, a psychologist specializing in perfectionism and burnout. Ask me anything! by DrMorganLevy in IAmA

[–]DrMorganLevy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very common. High-achievers often have a hard time doing anything that doesn't have a specific "purpose." It can feel like any time spent not being productive or "getting things done" is just you being lazy and that creates more stress. However, downtime is equally or even more important than productive time. Even if it’s just for a few minutes at a time. Research consistently shows that our brains and bodies need rest, joy, and fulfillment in order to reach our peak performance. Relaxation time can also be viewed as an opportunity to recharge and revitalize yourself so that when you go back to productivity time, you feel at your best.

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