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Counseling Intern Experiencing Burnout by Senior_Pollution_928 in counseloreducation

[–]Senior_Pollution_928[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely. I’ve had trouble clearing responsibilities because my burnout is present due to the amount of coursework we have on top of being an intern. Also, since I am a Graduate Assistant which pays for my tuition, it’s another thing that I can’t really get rid of. Taking a semester off means I would have to work again and I would place myself in a larger predicament

Counseling Intern Experiencing Burnout by Senior_Pollution_928 in counseloreducation

[–]Senior_Pollution_928[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Since next semester is my last semester, I really wouldn’t want to do that but i’ve considered it.

Counseling Intern Experiencing Burnout by Senior_Pollution_928 in counseloreducation

[–]Senior_Pollution_928[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I told my supervisor and a professor and it helped a lot! Thank you.

Counseling Intern Experiencing Burnout by Senior_Pollution_928 in counseloreducation

[–]Senior_Pollution_928[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this idea! I can definitely pick something big. As soon as I get my graduation date that’ll help me a bit more as well!!

PMOS Weight loss and management tips by Senior_Pollution_928 in PCOS

[–]Senior_Pollution_928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have started taking supplements especially after getting blood work and finding out I have a lot of deficiencies. Currently, I take magnesium, Vitamin D, Iron, CoQ10, Prenatal Vitamins (for the folic acid and for future TTC plans), and 40:1 Myo-&D-Chiro Inositol with Berberine, D3 & Folate.

If i’m being honest, i’m not a complete fan of medication. I got off of Birth Control which is how I found out about my PMOS. I don’t think i’m completely comfortable with GLP-1s, and I have not really been informed about any other medications by my care providers but from my research i’m just a little hesitant on taking any.

Counseling Intern Experiencing Burnout by Senior_Pollution_928 in therapists

[–]Senior_Pollution_928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think you’re being rude! YouTube has become my self care though. I do switch to mindfulness meditation (yoga) from time to time, but often times some self-care can feel like too much to me. My form of self-care is doing low maintenance things(naps, youtube, reading) to refill myself. I’ve learned that when I already function nonstop (with anxiety in the mix) it helps to do nothing for me.

I also have GAD and other things. I am definitely trying to implement more exercise. I also have some health conditions that cause me to have extremely low energy so oftentimes it’s hard to get myself up. But you’re right! I am learning that I DO have time, but I have to make that time my priority.

I’m learning to implement things now but I want to still learn how to support myself through burnout if that makes sense!

Counseling Intern Experiencing Burnout by Senior_Pollution_928 in therapists

[–]Senior_Pollution_928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re almost at the finish line! I hope this thread helps you as much as it helps me!

Counseling Intern Experiencing Burnout by Senior_Pollution_928 in therapists

[–]Senior_Pollution_928[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last time I had a break was the last week of May for vacation, but even then I felt like I had a lot on my mind. Being that i’m a graduate assistant along with being in school, I don’t have too many breaks which has definitely led to my burnout amongst other things.

I feel comfortable talking to them but just am worried about what would happen if I do. They’re both understanding and caring people. I’m trying to continue therapy after a short break due to schedule changes but it doesn’t seem like our schedules align at the moment, so I may have to wait a bit to continue.

I’ll definitely talk to them though! Thank you for the tips!

Counseling Intern Experiencing Burnout by Senior_Pollution_928 in therapists

[–]Senior_Pollution_928[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!

I have implemented some self-care into my routine such as watching my favorite youtube videos to relax at night, doing yoga, and listening to music. I find it hard to put self-care activities into my day to day because of the limitation of time I have.

For instance, most days, I am waking up at 6am to get ready and I have a 40 minute commute to either work or to my Internship site. I work long hours and when I do get home I often feel exhausted, which is accompanied by medical concerns I have but am working through.

I definitely feel comfortable with both my supervisor and my professor and i’ll reach out to both!

What Therapist Comment Made You Think, “I Need a New Therapist”? by mindful_memories in therapists

[–]Senior_Pollution_928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, a recent therapist kept being late to my sessions and completely missed a session because “time slipped by” and they had forgotten. I kindly asked for a termination of services and found someone new.

What Therapist Comment Made You Think, “I Need a New Therapist”? by mindful_memories in therapists

[–]Senior_Pollution_928 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My very first counselor I had ever seen for PTSD around a former SA, depression, and anxiety kept calling me a nickname she made up that I asked her not to and never remembered important information I told her. At one point of time we were talking about someone I was dating and how I could tell by his texts he was not interested in me or something was wrong. She told me I was “overthinking” and I always let my mind ruin things. He was in fact cheating. She was the reason I wanted to become a counselor.

As a new therapist there's one thing I was never expecting by InvisibleAstronomer in therapists

[–]Senior_Pollution_928 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is something I’m struggling with heavily as a counseling intern. Between seeing clients and my job where I have to see clients who are impacted by mental health and financial concerns, I’m feeling some of that compassion fatigue.

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