Should I take a gap semester?

Health & Work/Life Balance

I (25F) am halfway through my CMHC program, and have been working as a crisis counselor since I started. Due to the burn out of both, (mostly the work side of things, though, really) I’m considering leaving the field for a period of time. I’ve applied to a local coffee shop and am hoping to get the job, to at least get a less mentally straining position again as I’ve been missing being a barista lately (or the simplicity). I’m considering also taking a quarter up to a year off school to reset and focus on creative endeavors and my health.

Is this an extreme response to stress, or something that would help me find a better life balance before returning?

Posted Sep 25, 2026, 10:55 PM UTC

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