Overview:Avoiding burnout requires a commitment to regular stress management, self-care, and leading a balanced life. When it comes to burnout, prevention is the best approach. This workshop will examine common sources of stress, the stress response, signs of stress, and the importance of self-care and social support. Burnout and compassion fatigue will also be addressed along with the lifestyle, work, and personality factors that contribute to burnout. Participants will learn stress management tools such as time-use analysis, mindfulness, and cognitive restructuring, and will practice simple and effective stress reduction techniques such as progressive muscle relaxation, breathing exercises, and guided imagery.Areas Covered in the Session:Common sources and signs of stressImpact of stress on performanceImpact of stress on healthSigns of burnoutStress vs. BurnoutFactors contributing to burnoutCompassion fatigue vs. compassion satisfactionTime-use analysisTime managementCognitive restructuringProgressive muscle relaxationBreathing exercisesGuided imageryEmotion-focused and problem-focused copingResiliencyWho Will Benefit:College Faculty, Staff, AdministratorsAdvisorsCounselorsHealth Center staffDisabilities/Accessibility Services StaffResidence Life and Student Life StaffRetention Specialists, At-Risk Population SpecialistsFirst Year Experience/New Student Orientation CoordinatorsFaculty Professional Development CoordinatorsHuman Resources StaffVeteran ServicesBehavioral Intervention Team