Friday May 10, 2024

Using Creativity to Overcome Burnout and Increase Joy

“How do I let people know that creativity and community bring about a sense of joy that is actually a requirement and is really a life force that we all have access to?” Dr. Talissa Dorsaint, a clinical psychologist who integrates creative practices into therapy, poses this question as she discusses, alongside host Dr. Lara Salyer, the role of creativity in overcoming burnout.

Dr. Dorsaint explains how creativity and community were crucial in reclaiming her joy and well-being. She outlines her method of offering consultations, workshops, and events aimed at sparking creativity in both individuals and organizations, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits of creative activities and the importance of recognizing one’s intrinsic self-worth.

This episode covers the different types of rest needed for personal growth, the role of curiosity in continuous development, and how intrinsic values can maintain motivation and prevent burnout. Dr. Dorsaint and Dr. Salyer consider the potential for evolving medical and psychological training to include more creative practices that will enhance the well-being of future healthcare professionals.

Highlighting the role of intuition in patient care and personal health, both doctors advocate for a shift in healthcare training towards more creative and intuitive practices.

Quotes

• “There was something about being creative and having time to do the things you wanted to do that no one could figure out the answer for. And once I finally had the time to say, ‘Okay, I’m not dedicating all of my energy to my clients,’ I said, ‘Well, what have you done for yourself lately? What would you want to do for yourself in the meantime?’” (06:58 | Dr. Talissa Dorsaint)

• “Maybe people need to know a little bit more about creativity. This is right under the same concept of mental health. It’s the same umbrella. So how do I let people know that creativity and community bring about a sense of joy that is actually a requirement and is really a life force that we all have access to?” (07:44 | Dr. Talissa Dorsaint)

• “Honestly, take the step to take care of yourself now. I think we get a number of alarms leading up to when burnout is truly present and you really can’t go back. And so if your body and brain are telling you ‘No more, I need to rest.’ You have to find a way to honor that.” (12:10 | Dr. Talissa Dorsaint)

• “I was really intentional about how I rested and rest is more than just sleeping, napping, and self-care. Right. Spiritually, how am I taking care of myself? Creatively, how am I taking care of myself?” (15:01 | Dr. Talissa Dorsaint)

• “I encourage people to access their inner voice right before they access their inner critic because what that gives you is an indicator of what you value. It’s an aspect of your wants and your needs. And what we don’t spend a lot of time doing is accessing that part of ourselves because for whatever reason, we feel like we have to meet all these other responsibilities.” (18:39 | Dr. Talissa Dorsaint)

Links

Connect with Dr. Talissa Dorsaint:

TikTok: @talideephd

Instagram: @talideephd

Website: https://beacons.ai/talideephd

Connect with Lara:

Website: https://drlarasalyer.com

The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst

Instagram: @drlarasalyer

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer

Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer