Herbert Freudenberger was one of the first to describe the symptoms of exhaustion professionally and perform a comprehensive study of "burnout".
17 Facts About Herbert Freudenberger
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Herbert Freudenberger was awarded the American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Practice of Psychology in 1999.
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Herbert Freudenberger was born on November 26,1926, in Frankfurt, Germany, to a middle-class Jewish-German family.
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Herbert Freudenberger's father was a cattle dealer, while his mother had three jobs: bookkeeper, housekeeper, and business partner.
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Once he had settled in New York, Herbert Freudenberger quickly learned English, and graduated from a junior high school with honors.
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When his parents finally came to the US, Herbert Freudenberger began work as a tool and die maker's apprentice to assist them, instead of beginning high school.
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Herbert Freudenberger entered New York University's clinical psychology program, and earned his master's degree in psychology during 1952, followed by his doctorate in psychology during 1956.
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Herbert Freudenberger started his own psychological-psychoanalytic practice during 1958, which became very successful.
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From 1970 to 1999, Herbert Freudenberger was senior faculty member and training analyst for NPAP, while continuing his private practice.
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Herbert Freudenberger devoted a large amount of time to these clinics, without pay.
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Herbert Freudenberger received awards such as the Psychologist of the Year Award from both the American Psychological Association and the American Society of Psychologists in Private Practice in 1981, the Distinguished Psychologist Award from the APA and their Division of Psychotherapy during 1983, the Presidential Citation from the APA during 1990, and the Carl F Heiser Special Presidential Award from the during 1992.
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Herbert Freudenberger worked for the APA Task Force on Substance Abuse during 1991 and the Board of Professional Affairs from 1975 to 1978.
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Herbert Freudenberger defined burnout to be a "state of mental and physical exhaustion caused by one's professional life".
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Herbert Freudenberger met Arlene Francis Somer during 1961 and they wed soon afterward.
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Herbert Freudenberger traveled much with his family throughout the United States, and traveled to Canada, Europe, and Israel.
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From 1994 to 1999, Herbert Freudenberger had kidney disease along with failing physical health.
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Herbert Freudenberger continued to work until he died in New York City Hospital on November 29,1999.