Author
Ron Schwenkler, M.A., LPC
2 articles
Key Factors of Internship Burnout and Possible Solutions
Psychology predoctoral interns face many challenges, as difficult roles and competing expectations may lead to burnout. Edelwich (1980) defined burnout as “a progressive loss of idealism, energy, and purpose by people in the helping professions as a result of the conditions of their work” (p. 14). Common factors contributing to burnout include difficult cases, feeling […]
Christina Burg, M.A. + 10 more
October 22, 2017
Ethics and Mindfulness
Much of life is spent in motion—physical , mental/emotional, relational , and especially neural motion. Our conscious and non-conscious brain continually scans and interprets this motion, allowing us to focus our attention on other needs and desires, rather than having to pay attention to each motion as it occurs. In the absence of this scanning, […]
Ron Schwenkler, M.A., LPC
September 15, 2014