The Trauma of Burnout
How to Manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You

Dr. Claire Plumbly's who writes The Trauma of Burnout offers readers an in-depth understanding of burnout, how it affects the nervous system, and practical ways to recover. The book is rooted in psychological research, aiming to help readers break free from survival mode and restore balance in their......more

I'm a UK based Clinical Psychologist specialising in Autistic Burnout. I was asked for my opinion on Dr Plumbly's book and whether it would be suitable for Autistic people. Dr Plumbly is talking about burnout in broader terms than Autistic Burnout or Occupational Burnout (currently the only type of b......more

This book explores modern work life balance and it’s impact on the nervous system. It is a good deep dive into stress and how the modern world keeps the body on high alert for extended periods of time. A lot of modern work revolves around chronic stress rather than acute stress which results in harm......more

As a trauma therapist—and someone who has personally walked through the fire of burnout—this book resonated deeply with me. The Trauma of Burnout is not just another self-help book telling overwhelmed women to take a bubble bath and try harder. It’s a powerful, validating, and deeply insightful look......more

‘Because this is often a creeping process, the level of stress can be tricky to pin down and quantify. We don't wake up one morning to find ourselves in burnout—it is a gradual experience which is another reason why it's so hard to spot.’ This book is an essential read that I believe every organizati......more