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‘I love this work, but it’s killing me’: The unique toll of being a spiritual leader today

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par Steven Sandage, Professor of the Psychology of Religion and Theology, Boston University
Laura Captari, Psychology Researcher, The Danielsen Institute, Boston University

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, including burnout, trauma and health challenges – and often goes unacknowledged.

There is growing attention to the…

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