Sensory Approach to Manual Therapy - Burn out with Amanda Rocheleau

Sensory Approach to Manual Therapy

I have known Amanda since our mid-teens and what she is doing with her work at https://www.amandarocheleau.com/ is some of the most important work I have come across in my 20 years of practice massage. If you have not had a chance to listen to her, take it now.
Amanda is a registered social worker who specializes in teaching classes on dealing with burnout. Amanda shares her personal experience of going through a burnout in her 20s, which led her to become passionate about talking about burnout, compassion fatigue, and related psychological issues. She discusses the signs and symptoms of burnout. Amanda emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices to prevent and recover from burnout. She also highlights the concept of 'empathy-based stress' or 'emotional residue' that healthcare professionals often experience when connecting with patients' suffering. Amanda provides insights & practical strategies for managing burnout.

The three general chapters of the burnout experience: exhaustion, mental distancing and cynicism, and feelings of inefficacy or lack of confidence. She explains how these symptoms can manifest and how they can impact an individual's personal and professional life.

Amanda emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion in preventing and recovering from burnout. She discusses the concept of 'near enemy,' where good qualities can be taken too far and become detrimental. Amanda also highlights the role of mindfulness practices and grounding exercises in cultivating self-awareness and self-compassion.

Amanda introduces the concept of 'empathy-based stress' or 'emotional residue,' which refers to the stress and emotional burden that healthcare professionals experience when connecting with patients' suffering. She discusses the importance of differentiating between one's own emotions and those of others, as well as practices for cleansing and releasing emotional residue.

Troy and Amanda discuss the importance of maintaining a sense of purpose and hope in the healing process, both for healthcare professionals and their patients. They explore the role of context, rapport, and vulnerability in the healing process, and the need for humility in recognizing that not every approach works for every individual.

Amanda shares information about her website and podcast, where she provides free resources and tools for assessing and managing burnout and compassion fatigue. She emphasizes the importance of seeking help and support when experiencing burnout symptoms.

Action Items

1. Visit Amanda Rochalou's website at amandarochalou.com to access free resources, assessment tools, and information about her workshops and therapy services related to burnout and compassion fatigue
2. Explore mindfulness practices and self-compassion exercises, such as the guided self-compassion meditation video available on Amanda's website
3. Implement grounding practices and cleansing rituals to release emotional residue after intense or emotionally demanding work sessions
4. Cultivate self-awareness by differentiating between one's own emotions and those of others, and practice setting boundaries to avoid absorbing or internalizing others' experiences
5. Maintain a sense of purpose and hope in the healing process, both as a healthcare professional and as a patient, by focusing on the long-term goals and potential for recovery
6. Seek support and resources when experiencing signs of burnout, such as exhaustion, cynicism, or feelings of inefficacy, and prioritize self-care practices to prevent and recover from burnout

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