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...a compassionate guide to the emotional perils inherent in clinicians' work. (The Lancet )
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Author of several acclaimed books and expert in the field of secondary stress, psychologist Robert Wicks addresses the experience of the mental health professional and raises awareness of the insidious, almost silent psychological defenses of denial and avoidance in the life of the clinician. A concise guide to preventing and limiting acute and chronic secondary stress, The Resilient Clinician offers an overview of mindfulness and meditation as it applies to the clinician's own life rather than that of the client or patient, and describes how to develop a personally designed self-care protocol. This immensely readable book also includes one of the most current selective bibliographies of relevant research and clinical and theoretical publications in the subject area, from common stressors and vicarious post-traumatic stress disorders to burnout and compassion fatigue. Informed by positive psychology and infused with compassion and wisdom, this book will help clinicians remain challenged, maintain perspective, and be inspired both professionally and personally.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Must reading for all leaders
9 Sep 2009
Format:Hardcover
Should be read by leaders in all fields, particularly those in the social services. Our small schools principals group will be using this for discussion throughout the year this year. This book will give voice to your thoughts as well as ideas to practice... can't ask for much more than that!
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
One of his best books yet
2 Feb 2009
Format:Hardcover
I have read several of Bob Wicks' books, and think that this is probably one of his best ever.
In this he gives practical, down to earth suggestions on how clinicians can avoid burnout and maintain a sense of equanimity in an uncertain world.
In this he gives practical, down to earth suggestions on how clinicians can avoid burnout and maintain a sense of equanimity in an uncertain world.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great self-care book
8 Oct 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have the Kindle version of The Resilient Clinician The Resilient Clinician which is excellently formatted. I have an IPad Apple iPad (first generation) MB292LL/A Tablet (16GB, Wifi), and my biggest gripe, still, is the Note function. It is super fantastic and I love the highlighting function as well, but both of these reading aids lose potential fast, skidding from a rating of a 10 to a 3, because it is near impossible to print the notes out without becoming an application contortionist.
That being said, I love short books that can say it simply and concisely without bogging down the prose or the main point. Most self-help books DO NOT do this, are over 300 pages, and basically reflect the author's ego trip of self-adjustment.
Wicks shares his common sense as well as knowledge, going from burnout to self-care in four nicely constructed chapters.
I am at the front end of returning to school for my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Having experienced burn-out in my former profession, this is a good book with sound advice on how to take care of one self IF the suggestions are put into some type of personal protocol. I am not the exercise fanatic I used to be, so I would not regiment myself as suggested, but I do know from years of experience that exercise - physical, mental and spiritual - pays off in the long stretch. Go easy, smile and laugh, and that is half of the battle. And, when all else fails, remember to ask for help.
Although the book was written for those in the helping professions, the advice is practical and simple enough for any chosen profession. (When are we going to stop killing ourselves with work? I had to read this for class, but it's well worth the quick read, even for the 'students of life'.
That being said, I love short books that can say it simply and concisely without bogging down the prose or the main point. Most self-help books DO NOT do this, are over 300 pages, and basically reflect the author's ego trip of self-adjustment.
Wicks shares his common sense as well as knowledge, going from burnout to self-care in four nicely constructed chapters.
I am at the front end of returning to school for my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Having experienced burn-out in my former profession, this is a good book with sound advice on how to take care of one self IF the suggestions are put into some type of personal protocol. I am not the exercise fanatic I used to be, so I would not regiment myself as suggested, but I do know from years of experience that exercise - physical, mental and spiritual - pays off in the long stretch. Go easy, smile and laugh, and that is half of the battle. And, when all else fails, remember to ask for help.
Although the book was written for those in the helping professions, the advice is practical and simple enough for any chosen profession. (When are we going to stop killing ourselves with work? I had to read this for class, but it's well worth the quick read, even for the 'students of life'.
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