Books

There are several excellent books available on burnout and on staying resourced as a person in the helping professions.  Here are just a few that we love:

Help for the Helper (2023) by Babette Rothschild.  A great resource aimed at therapists, but useful for anyone at risk of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma in their job.  

Burnout (2024) by Dr Claire Plumbly.  A wonderfully clear and thorough guide on understanding burnout and how to recover from it.

Fierce Self-Compassion (2021) by Dr Kristin Neff.  How women can harness the power of self-compassion to thrive at work and in general.  

When the Body Says No (2019) by Gabor Mate.  A clear and scientific explanation of the link between stress and illness. 

The Burnout Society (2015) by Byung-Chul Han.  A deeper look at the role of competitive societies in burnout.  

Divergent Mind (2021) by Jenara Nerenberg.  An neuro-affirmative study helping neurodivergent women to make sense of their differences and to find ways to thrive, with a great chapter on the challenges of work. 

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times (2020) by Katherine May.  A meditation on times when we must retreat and care for ourselves.