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Shannon A Swales

About

Shannon Swales is a psychologist with a passion for guiding individuals from burnout to growth. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experiences, Shannon's journey in the field of psychology has been deeply influenced by her own encounter with burnout and previous mental health struggles.

Shannon's authentic exploration of her struggles and triumphs began with a blog "A Different Kind of GAP Year," which later evolved into the book, Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist's Path Back From Burnout. This personal narrative serves as a testament to her commitment to transparency and the belief that shared experiences can inspire healing.

As the host of the "When Burnout Becomes Reality" podcast, Shannon facilitates crucial conversations and provides guidance on recovery and growth. Beyond the digital realm, she actively engages in workshops, and guest appearances on podcasts and blogs.

In her Burnout Psychology Support practice, Shannon offers personalised online and in-person therapy sessions for Australian residents, embodying her unwavering dedication to supporting individuals on their unique journey from burnout to enduring well-being.

Engaging with our content does not intend to create, nor does it create a therapist-client relationship between you and Shannon Swales, Burnout Psychology Support Psychologist. The views, opinions, tips, etc., expressed in this blog are general in nature and are not a replacement for personalised therapy. As I have done for myself, I encourage those suffering to seek professional help. If you are in a life-threatening emergency, please get in touch with your emergency services.

Books by Shannon A Swales
Recent Posts
Sneaking Up on Burnout
Recognize the early warning signs to assess which level of burnout you may be experiencing and respond effectively to regain control of your well-being before it overwhelms you.
The Boiling Frog Syndrome: A Metaphor for Burnout

The boiling frog syndrome has surprising relevance to the experience of human burnout and how it sneaks up on us.

The boiling frog syndrome has surprising relevance to the experience of human burnout and how it sneaks up on us.

Navigating Burnout and Trauma for Caregiving Professionals

Discover essential checklists to recognize burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma, empowering caregiving professionals to safeguard their well-being.

Discover essential checklists to recognize burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma, empowering caregiving professionals to safeguard their well-being.

Is Fear Running Your Life?

With practical strategies and reflective prompts, you can transition from fear-driven passivity to alignment with your true self.

With practical strategies and reflective prompts, you can transition from fear-driven passivity to alignment with your true self.

Reclaim Your Humanity: Ending Machine Mentality in Self-Care

After decades of neglecting my energy, I've realized the importance of embracing my humanity. Join me in exploring the steps toward this transformation together.

After decades of neglecting my energy, I've realized the importance of embracing my humanity. Join me in exploring the steps toward this transformation together.

Unraveling the Complexity of Boundary Maintenance

Embark on a personal journey to uncover the hidden challenges of setting and keeping boundaries and discover practical ways to conquer these complexities for a more balanced life.

Embark on a personal journey to uncover the hidden challenges of setting and keeping boundaries and discover practical ways to conquer these complexities for a more balanced life.

The "Not Good Enough" Story We Keep Telling Ourselves

The "not good enough" mental narrative and the shameful feeling that comes with it are notable in people who have burnt out. Untamed, they can hinder one's recovery and growth.

The "not good enough" mental narrative and the shameful feeling that comes with it are notable in people who have burnt out. Untamed, they can hinder one's recovery and growth.