Regulating the nervous system to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue (October 17, 2023)

Presented by: Zara Dureno

The autonomic nervous system has an important role in stress regulation, burnout, and compassion fatigue (Dalhman et al., 2021). Occupational therapy professionals have stressful jobs and can use practical tools for regulating themselves to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

This webinar will explore the nervous system and ways to identify being dysregulated or regulated. Practical tools to avoid burnout compassion fatigue through nervous system regulation will be discussed.

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

1. Understand the nervous system.
2. Identify 3-5 physical/mental cues of dysregulation.
3. Describe at least four tools for regulating the nervous system to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

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

Area of practice Acute Care, Advocacy, Autism, 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, Generalist, Health Promotion & Wellness, Indigenous Health, Mental Health, MSK Rehabilitation, MVA Rehabilitation, Neurology, Older Adults, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Primary Care, Psychotherapy, Sensory Integration & Processing, Substance Use/Addictions

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)