Exam Preview for 1866: Burnout and Proactive Self-care: Safeguardin

Burnout and Proactive Self-care: Safeguarding Well-being in Helping Professionals

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1. The World Health Organization has recognized which of the following as an occupational health diagnosis: Secondary traumatic stress PTSD Burnout SIDS
2. All of the following are considered personal risk factors for burnout EXCEPT: Unresolved personal trauma history Having changed careers to a helping profession External locus of control Pathological altruism
3. Secondary traumatic stress tends to emerge suddenly, while ___________ occurs gradually over time. Burnout Boredom Dissatisfaction Disengagement
4. All of the following are organizational risk factors for burnout EXCEPT: Having profession-specific supervision Trauma-saturated caseloads Culture of negativity Low morale
5. Over time, burnout can lead to significant physical health problems, including increased risk of: Cancer Vision impairment Hearing loss Stroke, diabetes, and obesity
6. According to Miller and Lee’s framework, which of the following can help buffer or mitigate feelings of burnout? Having opportunities to innovate and having support for professional development Having a supervisor from a profession that differs from yours Having transportation to work Restricting professional development
7. Which of the following is NOT an example of privilege-bound self-care? Journaling Taking a yoga class Having cocktails with friends Taking a vacation
8. Role conflict is a significant contributor to burnout. What does role conflict refer to? Being asked to do things that conflict with your job description Being asked to do things that jeopardize your relationships with your clients/students Being asked to do things that are within your area of expertise or competence Being asked to do things that align with your ethical commitment
9. The concept of radical self-care was borne out of which societal movement? The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement The gay rights movement of the 1960s/1970s The civil rights movement of the 1960s/1970s The Behavioral Health Movement of 1942
10. Which of the following best describes collective self-care? Joining together with other helping professionals to demand better for the profession Taking yoga classes with other helping professionals Going on self-care retreats with other like-minded folks Taking a solo trip abroad