From overwhelmed to energized: How to prevent burnout as an OT (September 16, 2025)

Presented by: Zara Dureno  

Burnout is a growing concern for Canadian occupational therapists (OTs) due to increasing workload demands, high emotional labor, and the challenges of balancing client care with personal well-being (Gupta et al., 2012). OTs require essential strategies to manage stress, prevent burnout, and maintain a sustainable, fulfilling practice, ensuring long-term career success and improved client care.    This webinar will focus on preventing burnout in OTs by addressing physical, emotional, and mental challenges. You will learn self-care tools, nervous system regulation, boundary-setting, and strategies for work-life balance. The webinar will help recognize burnout signs, build resilience, and develop action plans to stay energized and engaged in OT careers. 

After taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Identify early signs of burnout and recognize factors contributing to occupational stress in their practice.
2. Apply evidence-based strategies for self-care, boundary-setting, nervous system regulation, and stress management to prevent burnout.
3. Understand the importance of resilience and develop personalized action plans to maintain work-life balance and long-term career well-being

Level  Beginner (0-2 years of experience in this specific practice area)  

Area of practice Acute Care Advocacy Assistive Technology Autism/Neurodiversity Brain injury/Concussion/Spinal Cord Cancer Care Cardio-Respiratory Care Caregiver/Family Education Case Management Chronic Disease Management Chronic Pain Cognition Community Development/Care/Crisis Dementia Developmental Disability Dysphagia & Digestive Disorders Driver Assessment & Rehabilitation Eating & Nutritional Wellness Education & Fieldwork Equipment Assessments Equity & Justice Ergonomics Forensic Mental Health Generalist Global Health Hand Therapy Health Promotion & Wellness Home Assessment & Modification Independent Living & Housing Indigenous Health Insurance Assessment Intensive Critical Care Unit (ICU)/ Emergency Department (ED) Leadership & Change Agency Medical-Legal Services Mental Health MSK Rehabilitation MVA Rehabilitation Neurology Older Adults Orthopedics Occupational Therapist Assistant Palliative/EOL Care Parental Health Pediatrics Policy Development Primary Care Psychotherapy Research Return to Work Role-Emerging Sensory Integration & Processing Service/Business Administration Sexuality & Gender Substance Use/Addictions Universal Design Veterans Affairs or Armed Forces Vision Workplace Health & Safety 

Client age group Young children (0-4 years old) Children (5-12 years old) Adolescents (13-19 years old) Adults (20-64 years old) Older adults (65+ years old)

Language: English