‘I love this work, but it’s killing me’: The unique toll of being a spiritual leader today
- Written by Laura Captari, Clinical and Research Psychologist, The Danielsen Institute, Boston University
The past few years have put even more stress on many clergy.Martine Severin/E+Clergy, chaplains and other spiritual leaders play vital roles in their communities, from celebrating life’s most joyous moments to offering comfort and guidance in the face of tragedy.
However, the personal toll of this work on spiritual leaders can be immense,...