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- Submitted on 23/01/2024
What body focused therapies would you recommend for burnout (to complement talk therapy)?
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Body-focused therapies can be valuable complements to talk therapy for addressing burnout. Here are some recommendations:
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): MBSR combines mindfulness meditation and yoga to cultivate awareness of the present moment and reduce stress. It can help individuals with burnout develop coping strategies and increase resilience.
Yoga Therapy: Yoga incorporates physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Yoga therapy, tailored to individual needs, can help alleviate physical tension and mental fatigue associated with bu...rnout.
Massage Therapy: Massage therapy involves hands-on manipulation of muscles and soft tissues to relieve tension, reduce stress hormones, and promote relaxation. Regular massages can help alleviate physical symptoms of burnout, such as muscle tension and pain, while providing a sense of comfort and nurturance.
Acupuncture: Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to restore balance and promote healing. It can help alleviate symptoms of burnout, such as fatigue, insomnia, and emotional distress, by regulating the body's energy flow and reducing stress levels.
Tai Chi/Qigong: These mind-body practices combine slow, gentle movements with deep breathing and meditation to promote relaxation, improve balance, and enhance overall vitality. Tai Chi and Qigong can help individuals with burnout reconnect with their bodies, reduce tension, and improve mental clarity.
Breathwork: Breathwork techniques, such as diaphragmatic breathing and breath awareness, can help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. Learning to breathe more deeply and consciously can be particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing burnout-related symptoms, such as anxiety and fatigue.
Somatic Experiencing: Somatic Experiencing focuses on releasing physical tension and stored trauma in the body to promote healing and resilience. It can help individuals with burnout address underlying emotional stress and restore a sense of safety and well-being. Read more
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Hi. Have you tried bioenergetic therapy? This should help you to reduce emotional, mental and physical stress, often the cause of burnout, and "re-energize" your body.
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I would like to recommend Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). It's an evidence-based program that integrates elements of cognitive therapy with mindfulness practices. It has been shown to be effective in preventing the recurrence of depression and reducing symptoms of anxiety, as well as burnout. A study on the effectiveness of MBCT on burnout symptoms in British doctors has revealed that after treatment, emotional exhaustion (the central dimension of burnout) was reduced and personal accomplishment scores were increased (Hamilton-West et al., 2018).
MBCT emphasizes on cultivating mindfulness, which involves paying attent...ion to the present moment without judgment. This can be particularly helpful in managing stress and promoting a greater sense of balance in your life. The combination of cognitive therapy techniques and mindfulness exercises in MBCT may provide valuable tools to navigate the challenges associated with burnout.
I hope this will help in your quest for answers. Read more
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Recovering from burnout is a long and demanding procedure. Talk therapy is very effective to address and improve the symptoms as well as to prevent such situation from reoccurring. But you’re right!
Counselling therapy can be even more successful if combined with other therapy following a holistic approach that takes into account your body, emotions and energy and your environment.
For instance, my experience shows that patients who start eating more nutrient-dense foods recover better and faster from anxiety, burnout and depression. Eating more foods which are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients make them win back energy... and mental drive - they are thus more actively engaged in the work we do together, and thus, in their recovery process!
I therefore often recommend my patients to consult a naturopath, alongside talk therapy. A naturopath provides advice on nutrition, physical exercise, dietary supplements and/ or essential oils of plant. S/he may also propose foot reflexology treatment which can help regain a state of well-being and health.
I wish you a good recovery! Read more
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Running, swimming, walking, streching every day for instance!
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Mindfulness
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In addition to psychological support, the hormonal and micronutritional approach is crucial for recovering from burnout. Indeed, it is primarily a hormonal dysfunction. The adrenal glands are exhausted, causing an imbalance in cortisol secretion. Therefore, it is interesting to investigate this aspect, to look into the functioning of your thyroid, the overall state of your body, and your intestines, and to measure any micronutrient deficiencies in order to restore balance.
I hope I have answered your question with kindness.
Emma Djafer
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Hi, thank you for your answer. Burnout can have physical as well as psychological manifestations, and body-focused therapies can complement talk therapy in addressing both aspects. Here are some body-focused therapies that may be beneficial for individuals experiencing burnout:
- Massage Therapy: helps to release physical tension, promotes relaxation, and improves circulation.
- Yoga: Combines physical postures, breathwork, and meditation to reduce stress and increase overall well-being.
- Acupuncture: stimulates energy flow.
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): Teaches mindfulness meditation to reduce stress and ...enhance overall well-being.
- Tai Chi: A mind-body practice that combines gentle movements, breath control, and meditation to reduce stress.
Always consult with healthcare professionals or certified practitioners before starting any new therapy, especially if you have pre-existing medical conditions. Integrating these body-focused therapies with talk therapy can provide a holistic approach to managing burnout. Read more
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walk in nature, superfood diet , anti oxidant nutrition and complements. Specific neurotransmetteur complément.
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In burnout, it's important to act on several levels. Dietary adjustments are essential, as are thorough medical blood tests. A wide range of techniques can help, including sophrology, massage, osteopathy, acupuncture, fasciatherapy and shiatsu. The key is to work with the patient to find out what works best for him or her.
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Hello, I recommend luminotherapy, cardiac coherence breathing (3 times a day, during 5 min), yoga adapted to boost your dopamine in the morning and your serotonine in the afternoon, exercice regularly and move, relaxation/meditation at least 30 min per day. Also burnout is essentially a physiological condition so micronutrition is essential (your need to boost your adrenal glands).
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I'm not an expert in body focused therapy but I'm pretty sure that working with a specialist in this area may help. Search for psychologists with the approach of "Body Centered Psychotherapy" or "Movement Therapy".
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Hello there,
As a psychologist with training in experiential therapy, I could say that there are a number of programs as art therapy, drama therapy, music therapy and as well somatic experiencing like grounding / centering, breathing exercises, Jakobson relaxation technique - main purpose being to help people to develop and employ self-regulating strategies that would diffuse and replace with practice, the sensations associated with burnout with those that are a source of strength and comfort.
However, there is not 'one size fit all' solution and it highly depends on your well-being challenges before burnout, on your personal...ity style, lifestyle, medical condition...and so on.
Take care on what you choose as not all strategies proposed on the market are scientifically proved and not all therapies apply to the way each person experience burnout.
And not least, in Belgium there are a number of services reimbursed by your 'mutualitee' ...another reason to carefully choose what works best.
Take good care of you.
Psychologist Luminita Rusu Read more
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Gestalt thérapie, hippothérapie
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In my practice, the most relevant and comprehensive approach to treat burn-out or post-burnout is cardiac coherence biofeedback and emotional response biofeedback (Lille University Hospital).
You will find a lot of literature written by P.Lehrer about cardiac coherence biofeedback and the work on autonomic nervous system activity (emotional response).
The benefits are numerous. In particular, it will allow you & your body, your organism to regain the integrity and balance necessary for your health.
Thank you for your request. Have a good day and hope you be better soon.
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Integratieve Lichaamsgerichte psychotherapie: Lichaamsgerichte therapie, Ademtherapie en Biofeedback therapie en gezondheidspsychologie
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Somatic Experiencing can be very useful to support stress relief, and help you reconnect to your mind and body. It can release tension and help you to understand your stress triggers and find way to overcome them. Overtime, it improves the flexibility of your nervous system and your resilience to stress. By working on your ressources, it helps you to improve your mood and reduces the symptoms of depression and anxiety.
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I'm practising systemic therapy based on family and systemic constellations. You will feel with your body t the different elemnts of the system we will define together and place on the floor, and your body sensations will provide you with decisive information, which your brain has sometimes not access to. A very powerful tool which allows people to get connected to inconscious but precious information.
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