Secret #15: Burnout with Dr. Debbie Sorensen
In this episode of "Life's Dirty Little Secrets," hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry dive deep into the topic of burnout with special guest, Dr. Debbie Sorensen. Burnout is a widespread issue in today's society, especially in chronically stressful roles such as the workplace, parenting, and caregiving. Dr. Sorensen sheds light on the importance of reconnecting with our values to combat burnout and regain vitality in our lives. Join us as we explore the misconceptions surrounding burnout, its impact on various professions, and the need for systemic changes to address this prevalent issue. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation about reclaiming purpose, finding relief, and nurturing our well-being in the face of burnout.
Highlights:
Understanding Burnout and its Causes
Reconnecting with Values
Burnout in the Healthcare Industry
Coping Strategies for Stress
Support and Relief from Burnout
Detachment and Disengagement as Coping Mechanisms
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I am a clinical psychologist with a private therapy practice in Denver, Colorado. I specialize in providing individual Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adults. My approach centers on helping my clients live a meaningful life, engage in effective behavior patterns, and have a healthy relationship with their thoughts and emotions.
I am a co-author of the book ACT Daily Journal: Get Unstuck and Live Fully with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and a co-founder and co-host the popular psychology podcast Psychologists Off The Clock. On the podcast, we interview experts in the field of psychology and discuss ideas that can help people thrive.
I have a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University, and graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and anthropology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. I completed an APA-accredited clinical psychology internship at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford, Massachusetts. I then spent 12 years working as a psychologist on interdisciplinary medical teams at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, where I worked with veterans with disabilities, chronic health conditions (including MS and ALS), and chronic pain. After that, I worked for about two years as a part-time Clinical Research Psychologist at the Rocky Mountain VA MIRECC for Suicide Prevention. I co-founded ImpACT Psychology Colorado, a psychotherapy collective in Denver/Boulder, and the Healthcare Wellbeing Collective, which provides mental health support and resources for Healthcare Professionals. I currently serve as a co-president of the Women’s Special Interest Group of the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science.
I am passionate about teaching and training mental health professionals. When I worked as a VA psychologist, I was a nationally-recognized trainer and training consultant in ACT, and I supervised the work of doctoral students in psychology and provided consultation to mental health clinicians. I have presented my work nationally and internationally at conferences and formerly served as a lecturer in the Psychology Department at Harvard University. I serve as an ACT for Trauma trainer for MEND, an organization committed to providing to clinicians of color greater access to quality evidence-based trainings for the treatment of racial trauma.
I love living in Colorado, my home state, and I love my job as a psychologist! When I’m not working, I enjoy reading fiction, cooking, travel, and getting outdoors in the beautiful Colorado Rockies with my husband, two daughters, and dog.
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