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'When the Helper Hurts' exposes how unaddressed personal pain, burnout, and emotional disconnection within professionals can silently shape harmful practice. It reveals how gaps between personal wellbeing and professional competence create a ripple effect, where empathy fades, judgement blurs, and service users bear the hidden cost of a helper who has not yet healed.

Social workers face constant emotional demands, making burnout a real risk. This transformative article explores how personal and professional reflective practice can prevent burnout. Personal reflection builds self-awareness and emotional resilience, while professional reflection improves decision-making and practice. Together, they help social workers stay grounded, process experiences, and reconnect with purpose without losing themselves in the process.