December burnout hits helpers hard. This episode explores why the end of the year feels so heavy — and how to care for yourself gently when rest feels out of reach.
Resources:
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle — Emily & Amelia Nagoski
Compassion fatigue & vicarious trauma — National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Therapist Aid (free worksheets on burnout, stress, boundaries)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988
