The Intrapersonal Predictors of Burnout Among Psychotherapists
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Authors
Boyaci, Serena
Issue Date
2022-10
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
burnout , intrapersonal predictors , risk factors for burnout , psychotherapist burnout , psychotherapist , therapist burnout , intrapersonal
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Abstract
This paper consists of an analysis of 10 quantitative peer-reviewed studies to acquire a better understanding of the intrapersonal factors of burnout among psychotherapists. Intrapersonal factors are internal factors/predictors that occur within the self. The findings of the studies under review indicate various intrapersonal factors that impact burnout among psychotherapists, such as self-compassion, perfectionism, and emotion regulation. These findings offer valuable insights for psychotherapists, helping them understand which intrapersonal factors may be impacting their experience of burnout and suggesting that they have greater autonomy over their burnout. The results also have clinical implications for the broader mental health community, such as training programs and supervision practices, providing an opportunity to integrate a heavier focus on intrapersonal factors within psychotherapists' control. The author also provides a methodological analysis and discusses ethical considerations and recommendations for future research.