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Shannon A Swales

About

Shannon Swales is a clinical psychologist with a passion for guiding individuals toward mental well-being. 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, guest appearances on podcasts and blogs, and fosters communities, including the Wellness Support Space.

In her practice as a clinical psychologist, Shannon offers personalised online therapy sessions, embodying her unwavering dedication to supporting individuals on their unique journey from burnout to enduring well-being.

Books by Shannon A Swales
Recent Posts
Is Fear Running Your Life?
With practical strategies and reflective prompts, you can transition from fear-driven passivity to alignment with your true self.
Setting New Year's Resolutions When Burnt Out

January is often a time to reflect and set well-being intentions. For those already burnt out, this can be a daunting task. I hope these eight steps will set you up for success.

January is often a time to reflect and set well-being intentions. For those already burnt out, this can be a daunting task. I hope these eight steps will set you up for success.

Burnout Blessings: What Burnout Has Taught Me

Seeing one's burnout through the lens of a blessing rather than shame is helpful toward recovery and growth. I share my burnout blessings in the hope it helps you to find yours.

Seeing one's burnout through the lens of a blessing rather than shame is helpful toward recovery and growth. I share my burnout blessings in the hope it helps you to find yours.

Breaking Up With Perfectionism

You can break up with perfectionism, and your health depends on it. Follow these seven steps.

You can break up with perfectionism, and your health depends on it. Follow these seven steps.

The Losses That Come With Burnout

Being equipped to handle the losses associated with burnout is vital to healing. Here are 5 key steps for responding.

Being equipped to handle the losses associated with burnout is vital to healing. Here are 5 key steps for responding.

A Burnout Risk Checklist

How does one become burnt out? Know your risk so you can prevent it.

How does one become burnt out? Know your risk so you can prevent it.

Going Back to Work After Burnout

A Personal Perspective: When do you know you are ready to return to work? It's a common question for those suffering from or helping someone who is burnt out.

A Personal Perspective: When do you know you are ready to return to work? It's a common question for those suffering from or helping someone who is burnt out.