On my work: "Kerry is a skilled clinician with excellent therapy skills, I give her my highest recommendation. I think Kerry is one in a million and any agency, group, or setting would be lucky to have her."
On my writing: “Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd, a friend, a colleague, and…human being, takes readers…no…wait…participants on a dreadful and wonderful journey into and out of the wounds and scars made by the capitalist and performance machine. Such a personal and revealing manifesto, touching the sorrow of overdone sacrifice and emerging into a Phoenix – a full resurrection into life and reclamation. She gets it, this journey isn’t over yet, but wow! What a ride. Thank you for bearing your soul and, through ingenious flow from page to page, inspiring me (and I know it will inspire others, too) into the capacity to rise and live wholly. This work is amazing, and I am grateful that you have chosen to share it with others.
- Robyn D. Walser, PhD, author of The Heart of ACT, co-author of Learning ACT, The Mindful Couple, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and The ACT Workbook for Anger
On my writing: “Devastatingly honest, Ballad of Burnout reads like a confession made specifically to let you know you aren’t alone. A portrait of self destruction that manages to be a demonstration of self-compassion, and a reminder of the burdens we ask those who care for us to bear. A Ballad of Burnout sings with humanity, and it was just what I needed to read tonight."
– Kelly McGonigal, PhD, Oprah's Magazine 2020 Visionary and best-selling author of Joy of Movement,The Upside of Stress, and The Willpower Instinct
On my trainings: "Kerry’s ability to read a group, understand their needs, and deliver coaching and teaching in a way that resonates with them is remarkable. Her approach integrates science with warmth and compassion, which, together with her experience and expertise make her a truly valuable partner."
- Carrie Scott, M.Ed, BCBA, Clinical Director at Ascendigo Autism Services
On my work: "Kerry is compassionate, warm, dependable, funny, and thoughtful. I refer clients and colleagues to her frequently and think very highly of Kerry’s clinical and professional skills."
On my writing: “Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd has written a heartfelt, raw, and brutally honest account of burnout. If you’ve ever experienced work burnout, you will resonate with Kerry’s story. Through her powerful words, you will glean deep wisdom.”
-Debbie Sorensen, PhD, psychologist, cohost of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast and author of ACT Daily Journal and ACT for Burnout