Burnout Therapy for Women in Calgary

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You rested. You took the long weekend. You woke up just as tired. Burnout isn't a sleep problem or a willpower problem, and it rarely comes from one job alone. For many women it is the work, plus the household, plus the people who count on you, with no off switch between them. We work with that whole load, in person in Kensington or online anywhere in Alberta.

 

What is burnout, exactly?

The World Health Organization describes burnout as chronic workplace stress that hasn't been successfully managed, with three parts: exhaustion, growing distance or cynicism, and feeling less effective (WHO). That model comes from psychologist Christina Maslach's research, and across studies women score somewhat higher on the exhaustion part. The WHO definition is about paid work, but the same pattern shows up with caregiving and running a household.

 

Why doesn't a vacation fix it?

Because the load is still there when you get back. Sociologist Allison Daminger's research found that much of household work is cognitive: noticing what's needed, deciding, and keeping track, and it falls unevenly on women (Daminger, 2019). That kind of work doesn't stop on weekends. Real relief usually means changing the load and the rules you hold yourself to, not only resting from them.

 

Is it burnout or depression?

They overlap, and it's worth checking. If low mood or loss of interest shows up everywhere, not just around work and obligations, that may point to depression. Talk with your family doctor, especially if sleep, appetite or your body have changed, and we can work alongside your doctor with your consent. Our depression page explains more.

 

What does burnout therapy look like?

Mapping the full load: paid work, home, caregiving and the invisible planning. Treating the depletion: nervous system regulation, sleep and real recovery. Separating your worth from your output, so rest stops feeling like failure. And renegotiating: boundaries at work and home, and saying no without a week of guilt. If people-pleasing or high-functioning anxiety keeps you running, we work on that too.