Work and Well-Being: A Guide for Addiction Professionals
Shared by Hala Najm
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Format
Guide
Published by / Citation
The Central East ATTC- Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network managed by the Danya Institute
This guide highlights the critical importance of maintaining personal well-being in a field that is both highly rewarding and emotionally demanding. The guide explores common workplace stressors, such as high caseloads, complex client needs, and organisational pressures, and how these can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and reduced effectiveness if left unaddressed.
It presents a whole-health approach to well-being, emphasising multiple dimensions including emotional, physical, social, and occupational health, and underscores the shared responsibility between individuals and...