Wellness in Mental Health Agencies
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Burnout and impairment among professional counselors are serious concerns. Additionally, counselors’ work environments may influence their levels of wellness and burnout. This phenomenological study included the perspectives of 10 professional counselors who responded to questions about how their work environments influence their sense of wellness. Five themes emerged: (a) agency resources, (b) time management, (c) occupational hazards, (d) agency culture, and (e) individual differences. Implications for professional counselors and future research are discussed. The Professional Counselor Volume 2, Issue 1 | February 2012 Pages 90-101 © 2012 NBCC and Affiliates www.nbcc.org http://tpcjournal.nbcc.org
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