Emotional Exhaustion Therapy

Emotional Exhaustion Therapy refers to a therapeutic approach designed to alleviate emotional exhaustion, a state of mental, emotional, and physical depletion resulting from prolonged stress or overwhelming demands. This therapy focuses on helping individuals recover from burnout by restoring emotional balance, enhancing coping skills, and reducing feelings of fatigue, frustration, and helplessness. Techniques such as mindfulness, relaxation exercises, cognitive-behavioral therapy, stress management, and self-care practices are commonly employed to improve resilience and well-being, especially for those in high-stress environments or facing personal challenges. The goal is to promote emotional recovery and help individuals regain a healthier balance between their professional and personal lives.

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Knudsen, H. K., Ducharme, L. J., & Roman, P. M. (2006). Counselor emotional exhaustion and turnover intention in therapeutic communities. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 31(2), 173–180. Retrieved from: https://surl.li/bvotlf