Join us in December for “Have Fun Storming the Castle!”: Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Counseling Professions
Friday, December 15 | 11:00am- 2:00pm
Members: $30 | Non-Members: $45
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, participants will be able to...
- Define and differentiate concepts of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma in the context of clinical counseling.
- Explain risk factors faced by those working in counseling professions, including all that we bring with us, and be able to identify warning signs of burnout in self and others.
- Prevent burnout by learning to balance the immense demands of work with the ultimate reality of having human needs that cannot be ignored…for too long.
Description
Constant exposure to high stress situations, particularly in a professional context, can lead to a phenomenon known as burnout. Additionally, profession that require providing services for people who are wounded, sick, or particularly vulnerable can lead to a distinct form of burnout known as compassion fatigue. If those aren’t enough, professionals who are exposed to traumatic experiences of clients or patients and are charged with helping them process these can experience vicarious trauma themselves.
Counseling professionals tend to be gifted at taking care of others and guiding others to be able to take better care of themselves. However, those same professionals can struggle with applying principles of care to themselves and many underestimate the burdens they are under and how they are being impacted.
In this presentation, we will explore the dynamics of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma and how it manifests in the everyday life of mental health professionals. We will examine both vulnerabilities and protective factors that influence how well different professionals are able to navigate these challenges. Finally, we will set sites on concreate skills and tools that any mental health professional can use to mitigate the risks of all types of burnout.
Key Topics
- Burnout
- Compassion Fatigue
- Counseling
- Mental Health
- Vicarious Trauma
Intended Audience & Skill Level
- Counselors
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Therapists
- Students
- All skill levels
About the Presenter
Dr. John Dyben serves as the Chief Clinical Officer for Origins Behavioral Healthcare. In this capacity he provides academic, research, and clinical supervisory support to all of Origins’ programs. With his multi-faceted experience and leadership in the mental health and substance use disorder treatment field, John’s varied skill set includes pastor, counselor, clinical manager, teacher, and respected expert. John holds a Doctor of Health Science degree and he is an ordained pastor, clinically trained chaplain, and board certified as both a Master Addictions Professional and a Mental Health Professional in the State of Florida. He has worked with numerous professional groups to address compassion fatigue in fields of clinical counseling, law enforcement, fire service and attorneys.
Location:
Central Park Multi-Purpose Building
9151 N.W. 2nd Street
Plantation FL 33324
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Selected References
Can, N., & Watson, J. C. (2019). Individual and Relational Predictors of Compassion Fatigue Among Counselors-in-Training. Professional Counselor, 9(4), 285-297.
Cordaro, M. (2020). Pouring from an empty cup: The case for compassion fatigue in higher education. Building Healthy Academic Communities Journal, 4(2), 17-28.
Robino, A. E. (2019). Global Compassion Fatigue: A New Perspective in Counselor Wellness. Professional Counselor, 9(4), 272-284.
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