In Pursuit of Soul Joy:
A 12-Week Guide for Overcoming Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Discover a comprehensive step-by-step guide designed to help you overcome burnout and compassion fatigue. This 12-week program introduces sustainable wellness practices that will transform your life and foster enduring self-care.
In this book, you will learn:
Sustainable self-care techniques to prevent burnout.
The significance of the chakra system and how it impacts your well-being.
Effective time management and decision-making skills.
How to practice self-compassion and set healthy boundaries.
The Super Power Model for mind management and embodying wellness through body scans.
The Pursuit of Soul Joy offers a unique blend of personal experiences, practical assessments, and transformative activities over the course of 12 weeks.
Each week, delve into a new chakra, understand its impact when unbalanced, and engage in activities that teach you to live with soul joy. The final chapter guides you in creating your own Soul Joy Map, ensuring long-term wellness.
This guidebook is not just a read; it’s a holistic journey towards a healthier, happier you.
Start your journey today and uncover the path to your true soul joy.
What Readers Are Saying
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO SPIRITUAL HEALING
“I found this book to be deeply healing by introducing the concepts of chakras and self. while doing body scans, you have the opportunity to discover which parts of yourself are in need to self-care… I truly enjoyed learning from [Dr. Julie] and I look forward to more!”
- AMAZON READER REVIEW, JEANNIE C.
HEAL YOURSELF - HEAL YOUR SOUL
“Julie Merriman is a brilliant therapist with years of experience… This book provides actionable steps to dealing with AND overcoming burnout and developing a joyful, balanced life.”
- AMAZON READER REVIEW, BETTY W.
THE MISSING PUZZLE PIECE IN TRUE SELF-CARE
“What a journey! From the personal anecdotes to the deeply-researched methodology, Dr. Julie delivers a much-needed solution for professionals searching for light at the end of the burnout tunnel.”
- AMAZON READER REVIEW, JANICE T.
Reclaim Your Soul Joy. Renew Your Purpose.
For professional helpers, compassion fatigue and burnout are constant
risks you can conquer.
Working closely with people in need is rewarding, but it can also take a deep toll.
Often, the very traits that draw you to this work—empathy, compassion, dedication—can become overwhelming burdens, making it difficult to find joy and balance in your own life. Burnout and emotional fatigue don’t just impact your work; they disrupt your energy, personal relationships, and physical well-being. When these challenges are left unaddressed, you may find yourself disconnected from the passion and purpose that once guided your career.
In Pursuit of Soul Joy by Dr. Julie Merriman, Ph.D., provides a 12-week program that combines holistic self-care with actionable strategies tailored for those in helping professions.
This guide is not just about preventing burnout but about nurturing a deeper connection with yourself, your purpose, and the joy you deserve.
How In Pursuit of Soul Joy Can Help You
Rediscover Your Greatest Passion:
Holistic Self-Care: Gain insights into true self-care that goes beyond temporary relief.
Energy and Chakra Alignment: Learn how your body’s energy systems influence your mental and emotional health.
Somatic Practices: Discover body-based techniques, including mindfulness and body scans..
Building Self-Confidence: Strengthen your self-worth by embracing your strengths and addressing areas for growth.
Setting and Maintaining Boundaries: Implement practical, boundary-setting skills that reinforce your self-respect and allow for a sustainable career.
Shift in Mindset: Embrace a renewed perspective on self-care, purpose, and abundance to foster a fulfilling, joyful life.
Reconnect with what makes your work meaningful—and rediscover the soul joy you bring to others every day.
About Dr. Julie
Author | Podcaster | Soul Joy Fanatic
Julie Merriman, Ph.D., is a dynamic mental health professional with over 25 years of experience as both a clinician and professor. A passionate advocate for self-care, she’s dedicated her career to researching burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma in the helping professions, such as counselors, first responders, and nurses. Since 2007, Julie has shared her expertise through education, motivational speaking, podcasting, and publications, empowering hundreds to reclaim their well-being.
When she’s not inspiring others, Julie serves as a professor of counseling at Northwestern College in Iowa and enjoys life on her ranch in Central Texas with her State Trooper husband, their beloved fur babies, and their pet bull, Larry.
