A Love Letter to Managers from a Work Stress/Burnout Therapist

drawing of a person approaching a person seated at a desk. It's a Some Ecard. Text reads: Let me get this straight. It's my job to deal with everyone else's stress but I can't snap?

I started this newsletter with tips on how individuals can define and protect their boundaries. I began there because boundaries are one of the few things we can control, and yes, even leaders have this need. Now that I have your attention, let’s talk about the broader system. I’m pivoting to some love letters for […]

A Therapist’s Guide to Work Stress, Boundaries, and Burnout

image from the show Severance. The four main characters look off to the side of the camera and hold onto each other. Text reads: "When they say Work/Life Balance"

Welcome to the First Edition of Work Shrink Hi, I’m Megan, an Oakland, California licensed professional clinical counselor specializing in work stress, burnout, workplace mental health, and helping people recover from toxic work experiences. Why Care About Work Stress? Work stress is an epidemic. Here are a few powerful stats: Dreaming of Being… Severed? There’s a […]