EP 262: Why Helpers Burn Out- and what to do about it

EP 262: Why Helpers Burn Out- and what to do about it

April 28, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 262

About this episode

This episode discusses the alarming burnout rates among helpers in the field of parenting and mental health, addressing root causes and solutions.

The helpers ~ therapists, coaches, teachers, advocates ~ are burning out at alarming rates. We talk endlessly about self-care, caseload management, and having better boundaries but almost nobody is addressing the root cause. This is a special episode that I recorded for all the professionals who listen. All the helpers who show up day after day because they love to help the parents of kids with big, baffling behaviors. All the helpers who are tired and wondering how much longer they can...

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