Tag: Workplace Mental Health
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“Bring Your Own Chair”: Success Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs
On “Mental Breakthrougs,” host Jessica Reyes and guest CEO Dr. Jude Black discuss the unique challenges facing women entrepreneurs. Challenges are real Women entrepreneurs often face limited funding, gender bias, and the pressure to balance multiple roles. Resilience is key Focus on your purpose, stay positive, and adapt to overcome obstacles. Support matters Build a…
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Compassion Fatigue: An Officer’s Battle and How He’s Helping Others
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest Dr. Jude Black discuss strategies for prevention and intervention for compassion fatigue, especially for first responders field. What is Compassion Fatigue? Compassion fatigue happens when people who help others, like police officers, face too much emotional stress. It can lead to burnout and…
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“I Can’t Do This Anymore…I Feel Burnt Out As a Nurse”- Is There Help?
Our “Life Quakes” , we are hearing from a nurse working in a busy hospital. She’s tired, stressed, and reaching her breaking point. The demands of her job, especially in the wake of the pandemic, have left her struggling with burnout. She feels like she’s failing her patients, and that scares her. Hosts Jessica Reyes,…
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My Remote Team Needs Better Leadership. Where Do I Start?
Leading remote teams comes with unique challenges. This viewer is finding that her usual leadership strategies just aren’t cutting it. She wants to know how she can ensure her team is productive, collaborative, and feels supported, even from a distance. On “Life Quakes’, hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest Dr. Woody Woodward offers valuable…
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I’m Feeling Like a Fraud in a Leadership Role – How Do I Cope?
Since a viewers recent promotion, she has been battling imposter syndrome. Despite a track record of success, she doubts her abilities and constantly fears being exposed as unqualified. This is making her second-guess her decisions and affecting her leadership. On ‘Life Quakes’, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest Dr. Woody Woodward offers some helpful…
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I Lost My Job After 15 Years! What Do I Do Now?
After 15 dedicated years at the same company, this viewer was heartbroken to be laid off. Now he’s struggling to find his footing and faces an uncertain future. On ‘Life Quakes’, hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest psychotherapist Lauren Jeffrey offers advice on how to navigate this stressful career change and find a fulfilling…
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Loyalty or Fear? Why Workers Are Exploited in the Workplace
On “Psychology Behind the Headlines,” hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest psychotherapist Lauren Jeffrey discuss a new study suggesting that loyal employees may be more likely to be exploited with extra, often unpaid work. Loyalty vs. Fear Employees who willingly take on extra work may do so out of fear of saying no and…
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Therapists Need Support Too: Preventing Burnout in Mental Health Professionals
On “Psychology Behind the Headlines,” hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Jenna Watson discuss burnout in the mental health field. Therapists are in One-Sided Relationships Therapists give a lot of emotional energy to their clients, often without receiving the same type of support in return. The Importance of Boundaries for Therapists Setting limits…
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I’m Burnt Out and Hate My Job – How Do I Get My Passion Back?
On “Life Quakes,” a viewer asks for advice on how to recover from burnout and rediscover passion for their career. Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Jenna Watson discuss that burnout isn’t always about having too much work, but rather about feeling disconnected from yourself. Burnout is about disconnection, not just workload Feeling…
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I Took Time Off to Be a Mom… Now How Do I Update My Resume?
Taking time off to raise kids is a huge job, but what happens when you’re ready to return to the paid workforce? On “Life Quakes,” a viewer asks for advice on how to navigate her job search after several years away. Hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Jenna Watson offers tips on updating…