Burnout Recovery: A Neurodivergent-Friendly Guide to Healing Burnout Through Nature's Wisdom--Using ecopsychology,...

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Alicia King Anderson Linda Buzzell

Burnout Recovery

A Neurodivergent-Friendly Guide to Healing Burnout Through Nature's Wisdom--Using ecopsychology,...

Alicia King Anderson, Linda Buzzell

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North Atlantic Books,U.S.
21 April 2026

Family & health

A neurodivergent-friendly and holistic guide to identifying, recovering, and growing from the stress and burnout cycle

A neurodivergent-friendly and holistic guide to identifying, recovering, and growing from the stress and burnout cycle

Burnout is a fact of life for most working adults, but many people lack the tools they need to truly recover from it. Even those of us who have tried therapy or self-help guides in the past may continue to cycle in and out of burnout for years, unable to find something that really works.

Burnout Recovery offers a holistic and neurodivergent-friendly approach to burnout. In this practical self-help guide, Alicia King Anderson argues that for many of us, burnout is not just a symptom of a stressful workplace. When reducing our workload slightly or taking a vacation doesn't seem to help, we need to consider the entire network of intersecting stresses in our life- physical, psychological, sensory, social, environmental, and political.

Taking the metaphor of ""burnout"" literally, Anderson skillfully maps the stages of wildfire burns to the psychological experience of burnout. Drawing from her training in ecopsychology and mythology, she finds profound lessons in the natural cycle of wildfire to help us explore our own potential for healing and growth after a ""burn"" period. This unique book-

goes beyond 'work stress' to address all kinds of burnout, including autistic and ADHD burnout, creative burnout, and professional burnout;

introduces grief work as an essential part of burnout recovery, to let go of idealized and unsustainable versions of yourself; and

provides step-by-step guidance to identify where you are in the burnout cycle-and make a plan ahead of time for the next stages ahead.

Each chapter includes a variety of practical tools, including self-discovery exercises, activities, rituals, and journal prompts. For those tired of one-size-fits-all burnout advice, Anderson's guidance will help you identify your unique burnout cycle, helping you get beyond short-term recovery and toward a more sustainable, nourishing, and meaningful life.

By: Alicia King Anderson
Foreword by: Linda Buzzell
Imprint: North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9798889843139
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 21 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Alicia King Anderson has a Ph.D. in Mythological Studies and Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her dissertation on The Storyteller Archetype explores the responsibilities of storytellers. Her areas of interest include career pivot and transition, trauma, burnout, fairy tales (particularly fairy tale retellings), mythology retellings, as well as archetypal symbols such as the tarot and unicorns. She has scholarly chapters coming in two volumes by Vernon Press in 2024 and is currently editing a collection of essays called Advanced Unicorn Theory which will be published by McFarland Press in Spring 2025. Anderson has presented at the American Folklore Society annual meeting, the London Arts-Based Research Center conference ""The Art of Storytelling- Archetypes in Focus,"" and at the Progressive Connexions conference ""Trauma, Shame, and Testimony."" She offers workshops, 1-1 coaching, and on-demand online courses on achieving lasting burnout recovery.

Reviews for Burnout Recovery: A Neurodivergent-Friendly Guide to Healing Burnout Through Nature's Wisdom--Using ecopsychology, mythology, and depth psychology

""As a therapist who specializes in bibliotherapy, I found Burnout Recovery to be one of the most insightful and compassionate guides for those navigating the complex terrain of burnout. Using a vivid and accessible wildfire metaphor, Alicia gently walks readers through the stages of collapse and recovery. Her book offers practical tools, personal stories, and reflective guidance for understanding where you are in the burnout cycle and how to begin again. Whether you're dealing with workplace exhaustion, neurodivergent burnout, or chronic illness, or seeking ways to prevent future flare-ups, this book provides a healing road map that is both deeply validating and profoundly useful."" —Emely Rumble, LICSW, author of Bibliotherapy in the Bronx ""This powerful and compassionate book approaches burnout not as a single event but as an all‑encompassing experience that can touch every layer of our lives: professionally, personally, and even in how we see ourselves. Through the vivid wildfire metaphor, Dr. Anderson explores how burnout can become a default state we return to again and again, even when we know it's harming us, and how its impact can show up in our bodies, relationships, and choices. More importantly, there are practical tips to start addressing burnout. The sections addressing neurodivergent experiences, the mental load at home, career shifts, and long‑term recovery are what make this book special. This author offers a clear, hopeful road map for recognizing where you are in the cycle, finding relief, and cultivating a healthier, more sustainable way forward if you're coping with burnout."" —Laura Briggs, author of The Six Figure Freelancer ""This book sparks breakthrough after breakthrough for anyone who's tried everything and still feels stuck. It's a lifeline for sensitive, creative minds; the reset button your soul has been waiting for; one of those rare guides that shows you what's really happening and how to break free. This book makes burnout recovery feel possible, even beautiful."" —Mary Cannon, trademark lawyer for entrepreneurs and creatives