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Examining Perceived Levels of Stress, Burnout, and Job Satisfaction Among Play Therapists
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  • Amanda Winburn
  • Neal Keith Sheerah
  • Rebekah Reysen, Sacred Heart University
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Disciplines
Abstract

Work-related stress and burnout have become a popular topic for research studies over the course of many years. The COVID-19 pandemic has also highlighted the importance of monitoring stress and well-being for workers in a variety of fields. The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between perceived stress, burnout, and job satisfaction among play therapists. We found a strong correlation between perceived stress and burnout among sample participants. We also found a strong negative relationship between these variables and job satisfaction. Based on our findings, we recommend several strategies that supervisors can implement when working with counselors-in-training in order to prevent stress and burnout for this specific therapist population.

DOI
10.1037/pla0000200
Citation Information

Winburn, A., Neal Keith, S., & Reysen, R. (2023). Examining perceived levels of stress, burnout, and job satisfaction among play therapists. International Journal of Play Therapy. Doi: 10.1037/pla0000200