The Trauma of Burnout - by Claire Plumbly (Paperback)

About the Book

""Trauma" and "burnout" are two terms that are used a lot these days, but no one has really connected the dots between them until now. With our work-home lives ever colliding, many of us are in a loop of frenzied busyness, which means that our nervous system eventually gets overwhelmed, and we experience a trauma response. This changes how we think, feel and behave, making it difficult for us to carry out tasks or practice self-care strategies like mindfulness. We lose motivation and become trapped in a state of learned helplessness, unable to see solutions, sometimes unable to care. Operating on autopilot, we become prone to making mistakes and to toxic behavior that impacts our professional and personal relationships. The good news is that there is hope. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Claire Plumbly is an expert trauma response and burnout; in her first book, she shares: - The signs and stages of burnout - Why it stifles our abilities to interact, make decisions, solve problems or be productive and creative. - Common causes, from using busyness to cope with emotions to perfectionism and the draining impact of monotonous work. - How one burnt out nervous system impacts the nervous systems around it - a phenomenon called co-regulation. - How to work in sympathy with your nervous system and benefit from a healthy level stress to remain effective. - How compassion supports your nervous system to overcome burnout Addressing an issue that is more and more relevant, The Trauma of Burnout validates what so many are experiencing, offers the emotional and physiological underpinnings, and a way to heal"--

Book Synopsis

Break the cycle of anxiety, trauma, and burnout with the help of this informative tool book, written by a professional trauma therapist and clinical psychologist.

"There is only one book on burnout that I will be recommending - this one. We need one in every office and every staff room around the world."―Dr. Julie Smith, bestselling author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before

Our human nervous system has the power to cope with high stress, but not when it's been ground down by the relentless stimuli of today's world. Over time, these persistent demands leave us burnt out because our nervous system is stuck in survival mode, making it hard to make decisions, rest, solve problems, be mindful, and set boundaries. We slip into autopilot, making us prone to mistakes, and toxic behaviors that impact professional and personal relationships.

Trauma of Burnout will help you avoid these vicious cycles by teaching you:

-Why stress is different from burnout
-How burnout stifles your ability to think clearly
-Why you cannot 'think' your way out of it
-Cultural beliefs and psychological patterns that cause burnout
-How to soothe your nervous system back to full capacity using techniques and compassion.

By the end of this book, you will have tools to thrive amidst the challenges of modern life through positive interactions and relationships.

Review Quotes

"Fascinating insights into how your nervous system controls your thoughts and feelings and what you can do about it."

--Dr. Kirren Schnack, author of Ten Times Calmer

"There is only one book on burnout that I will be recommending - this one. We need one in every office and every staff room around the world."--Dr. Julie Smith, bestselling author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before

"Complex science made simple, healing strategies made accessible. Highly recommend."--Suzy Reading, Psychologist & author of The Self-Care Revolution

"This book is an essential read if you have been affected by burnout. Compassionate and knowledgeable, Dr Claire's experience and warmth shine through. Filled with stories to bring the ideas to life and grounded in evidence based research, Dr Claire highlights that burnout is not your fault and empowers you to make positive changes to rebalance and overcome burnout. I am sure this book will help lots of people and will be recommending it widely."--Dr Jessamy, Clinical Psychologist & author of The Imposter Cure

"This is a brilliantly researched and necessary book, to address a social epidemic. Claire's brilliantly clear and simple traffic light system enables us all to better understand and support our nervous systems, and her exercises and case studies mean we can all be better equipped to avoid, treat and recover from symptoms of burnout."--Emma Reed Turrell, Psychotherapist and Author of What Am I Missing

About the Author

Dr. Claire Plumbly is an HCPC-Registered Clinical Psychologist and Director of Good Therapy Ltd in the UK, a center for trauma-focused therapy based online and in Somerset. Dr. Plumbly has over 20 years' therapeutic experience helping individuals overcome anxiety, trauma and burnout, both in the NHS and private practice. She is also an accredited EMDR and CBT practitioner and an EMDR Consultant.

You can find her at her website or at @drclaireplumbly on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.