TPC Journal-Vol 11-Issue-1

44 The Professional Counselor | Volume 11, Issue 1 Appendix Self-Reported Symptoms of Burnout by Novice Professional Counselors ( N = 246) Category and Subcategory Frequency, n (%) a Negative emotional experience 218 (18.1) Anger 11 (5.0) Anxiety 36 (16.5) Apathy 12 (5.5) Crying spells 14 (6.4) Cynical 6 (2.8) Depression 26 (11.9) Fear 1 (0.5) Frustration 9 (4.1) Guilt 1 (0.5) Hopeless 7 (3.2) Impatience 3 (1.4) Irritability 42 (19.3) Overwhelmed 21 (9.6) Stress 27 (12.4) Withdrawn 2 (0.9) Fatigue and tiredness 195 (16.2) Exhaustion 39 (20.0) Fatigue 57 (29.2) Low energy 23 (11.8) Tired 76 (39.0) Unfulfilled in counseling work 140 (11.6) Avoid work-related tasks 21 (15.0) Dread going to work 62 (44.3) Lack of motivation 28 (20.0) No longer deriving meaning or joy from work 23 (16.4) No longer seeking trainings 6 (4.3) Unhealthy work environment 128 (10.6) Burdened by documentation 18 (14.1) Feeling unsafe at work 1 (0.8) Frustrated with system 24 (18.8) General negative work environment 6 (4.7) High caseload 9 (7.0) Issues with coworkers 2 (1.6) Long shifts/overworked 8 (6.3) No breaks throughout the day 4 (3.1) No time off 3 (2.3) On-call 2 (1.6) Overburdened by amount of work or multiple roles 11 (8.6) Pushed to see more clients 2 (1.6) Sedentary 2 (1.6) Underpaid 4 (3.1) Unsupportive employer or supervisor 32 (25.0) Physical symptoms 107 (8.9) Body pain 42 (39.3) Dizziness 1 (0.9) General physical description 7 (6.6) Headaches 16 (15.1) Illness 16 (15.1)