An Adlerian-Based Empowering Intervention Program With Burned-Out Teachers

Abstract

We examined the effects of an intervention program based on Adlerian psychology on the burned-out teachers. By administering the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and the Achievement Motivation Test (AMT), we identified 60 teachers with burnout symptoms. The experimental group attended eight sessions of the intervention program with different cognitive restructuring techniques and motivational themes to facilitate psychological empowerment. The findings demonstrated the positive effects of the program on alleviating burnout with cognitive and behavioral changes in the participants’ personal and professional lives. The durability of these improvements was moderate at a 6-month follow-up after the intervention.