Managing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Through Self-Care Strategies

• By: Michael C. Selbst, PhD, BCBA-D Ashley Zultanky, PsyD Behavior Therapy Associates
• April 1st, 2020
• burnout, compassion fatigue, mental health, self-care, stress
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We care about our family members, close friends, our clients, our students, and many others in our lives. We experience their accomplishments and excitement as well as their struggles and despair. Because we care about others and want to do all that we can in their best interests, this relationship...

Identifying and Managing Anxiety and Worry In Children and Adolescents

• By: Debra G. Salzman, PhD Behavior Therapy Associates
• January 1st, 2019
• adolescent mental health, anxiety disorders, assessment and diagnosis, childhood anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy, coping strategies, early intervention, parental support
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Many children and adolescents struggle with anxiety and worry. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), based upon the National Comorbidity Survey-Adolescent Supplement, 31.9% of adolescents aged 13-18 were identified as having an anxiety disorder with 8.3% of those individuals...

Psychological Flexibility in the Workplace: A Value-Driven Journey

• By: Glenn M. Sloman, PhD, BCBA-D, NCSP Michael C. Selbst, PhD, BCBA-D Behavior Therapy Associates
• January 1st, 2016
• acceptance and commitment therapy, burnout prevention, mental well-being, mindfulness, psychological flexibility, stress management, values-based living, workplace stress
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The modern-day workplace is filled with discomfort and stress. This may take the form of fatigue, frustration, avoidance, and irritability, and arises when there are conflicts among our responsibilities in helping others (i.e., co-workers, family, and friends), completing our own obligations and...