Workshops

Dousing the Flames: Addressing & Preventing Burnout

Written by YMCA WorkWell Team | Sep 11, 2024 5:45:49 PM
In today's fast-paced world, burnout levels are rising and it has become a pervasive issue affecting individuals across all professions and walks of life. This workshop will explore the nature of the problem through a review of recent research. We will discuss the causes of burnout and explore ways to address burnout, with a lens to develop upstream strategies to prevent it. Finally, we'll discuss what to do if we are the ones experiencing burnout.
 
Learning Outcomes
  • Define burnout and identify its core characteristics.
  • Describe the primary causes of burnout and identify which ones are a factor in your organization.
  • Describe strategies to address and prevent burnout.
  • Identify personal and organizational actions to take to address and prevent burnout.
  • Recognize signs of burnout in yourself and identify actions you can take to support yourself when experiencing burnout.