Mini Trauma Recovery Talk: Strategies on Trauma Recovery After Burnout with Wellness Coach Liz Blanding

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In this episode of Mini Trauma Recovery Talks, we explore how burnout is a form of trauma and how individuals can recover and prevent future occurrences. We dive into key strategies for recognizing burnout, addressing its impacts, and establishing routines to foster resilience.

Key Takeaways:

• Burnout as Trauma: Burnout is a form of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion resulting from prolonged stress.
• Recovery Steps: Prioritize rest, seek professional help, and practice mindfulness and self-care routines to recover from burnout.
• Building Resilience: Self-awareness, time management, and realistic goal-setting are key to preventing future burnout.
• Community Support: The Pathway to Trauma Recovery book study and support group are excellent resources for ongoing recovery.

Topics Covered:

1. Understanding Burnout as Trauma:
   • Defined as emotional and physical exhaustion due to chronic stress.
   • Symptoms: irritability, detachment, headaches, digestive issues, anxiety, depression.
   • Burnout’s impact on relationships and self-worth.
   • Early warning signs: fatigue, negative attitudes, decreased performance.
2. Recovery Strategies:
   • Prioritizing rest and self-compassion.
   • Seeking trauma-informed support from therapists or coaches.
   • Mindful practices: meditation, breathwork, journaling.
   • Stress-relieving activities: yoga, workouts, setting boundaries, rediscovering joy.
3. Regrounding Techniques:
   • Physical: yoga, grounding exercises, walking.
   • Spiritual: reconnecting with purpose through rituals and faith.
   • Social: leaning on support systems, recovery groups.
4. Developing Resilience:
   • Daily self-care routines.
   • Time management and realistic goal setting.
   • Regular self-assessments for early burnout signs.
   • Practicing gratitude to foster a positive mindset.
5. Resources for Recovery:
   • Pathway to Trauma Recovery book study and support group.
   • Get Trauma Informed podcast and other books and podcasts on trauma recovery.

Next Steps:

• Implement daily self-care and mindfulness practices.
• Join the Pathway to Trauma Recovery book study and support group for additional support.
• Start a gratitude journal to maintain focus on progress.
• Reevaluate and adjust boundaries to reduce stress.
• Seek professional help if burnout symptoms persist.

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Remember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath. Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility. I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast.
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