Abstract
Burnout is a term used to describe the emotional and physical depletion that occurs after a period in which a person gives of themselves to the point of exhaustion. It has often been associated with studies involving therapist exhaustion but is also applicable to those who care for others within families, for first responders, for health service providers, and even for those who may not be involved in people work, but simply become drained from incessant job demands. Several practical interventions are presented, and these interventions are generally not of a formal psychotherapy nature. Some interventions involve structural changes in the work setting along with activities such as social engagement, yoga, meditation, exercise, etc.