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Understanding and Mitigating Organizational Stressors in Correctional Officers: Implications for Online Therapy Providers

Understanding and Mitigating Organizational Stressors in Correctional Officers: Implications for Online Therapy Providers

Introduction

In the realm of correctional facilities, correctional officers (COs) face unique challenges that contribute to high levels of job stress and burnout. A systematic review by Finney et al. (2013) highlights the significant organizational stressors impacting COs, offering insights into potential intervention strategies. As a provider of online therapy services to schools, TinyEYE can draw parallels from this research to enhance our support for educators and students facing similar stressors.

Understanding the Stressors

The review categorizes organizational stressors into five main areas:

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners, understanding these stressors is crucial in developing effective intervention strategies. The review suggests that improving communication between management and staff can significantly reduce stress and burnout. This involves:

These strategies can be adapted for online therapy settings by ensuring that therapists have clear objectives, opportunities for feedback, and a supportive organizational environment.

Encouraging Further Research

While the review provides valuable insights, it also highlights the need for further research, particularly longitudinal studies to establish causal relationships. Practitioners are encouraged to explore how these findings can be applied to other high-stress environments, such as educational settings, where TinyEYE operates.

Conclusion

By understanding and addressing organizational stressors, practitioners can create healthier work environments that reduce stress and burnout. For those interested in delving deeper into the research, the original paper can be accessed here: Organizational stressors associated with job stress and burnout in correctional officers: a systematic review.


Citation: Finney, C., Stergiopoulos, E., Hensel, J., Bonato, S., & Dewa, C. S. (2013). Organizational stressors associated with job stress and burnout in correctional officers: A systematic review. BMC Public Health, 13, 82. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-82
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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