Description:

Burnout, characterized by exhaustion, overwhelm, and career discontentment, is a prevalent issue that impacts occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs). It not only impairs their ability to deliver quality care and innovative interventions but also detrimentally affects their personal lives and sense of purpose. This course has been designed to equip OTPs with practical strategies for proactive burnout management and the cultivation of resilience.

The course offers an interactive format, combining engaging discussions, objective measures, practical exercises, and self-reflection to empower participants with valuable insights and skills. Through active participation, attendees will develop a comprehensive toolkit that focuses on reducing burnout while establishing essential measures for personal success and well-being.

This inclusive course welcomes OTPs experiencing fatigue, overwhelm, anxiety, stress, or those who are determined to prevent these issues from negatively impacting their health and overall well-being. By actively engaging in this course, participants will have the opportunity to reclaim joy and fulfillment in their careers, foster healthier work-life balance, and enhance their overall sense of purpose and satisfaction.

Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the stress response and why it is important to turn it off consistently.
• Identify stress management techniques that are easy and effective to implement.
• Develop framework for successful and sustainable implementation of strategies learned in the course to reduce stress and improve work-life balance.

Speaker:

Katie Cooper, MS, OTR/L, CDP, LSVT, Certified Health Coach