408 - Ethics - Self Care And Burnout

Sponsored by TherapyNotes com Manage your practice securely and efficiently Two free weeks of TherapyNotes with coupon code CEU CEUs are available for this presentation at AllCEUs Want to listen to it as a podcast instead Subscribe to Counselor Toolbox Podcast Ethics Burnout Self Care in Human Service Professions Dr Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD LPC-MHSP Counselor Toolbox Podcast Objectives Identify signs and causes of burnout Explore techniques for burnout prevention Is Self Care an Ethical Issue Burnout is associated with suboptimal care and reduced patient safety 1 3 4 High demands are associated with greater risk of burnout regardless of level of other work supports 2 Suboptimal care can negatively impact the public s view of the profession and deter people from seeking treatment 26 of MAT counselors in one study reported burnout Depersonalization is characterized by loss of empathy and Your Brain on Stress Even mild acute uncontrollable stress can cause a rapid and dramatic loss of prefrontal cognitive abilities Prolonged stress exposure Anatomical changes in prefrontal nerve cells and amygdala enlargement Focus Attention Self Control of Behavior and Speech Plan and Organize Perspective Taking Cognitive Flexibility Medical and other Decision Making Ability to Defer Gratification Estimating Time Working Memory Ethics In 1996 the National Association of Social Workers updated the NASW Code of Ethics to cover issues of professional impairment section 4 05 Social workers should not allow personal problems psychosocial distress or mental health difficulties to interfere with their professional judgment performance or responsibilities to clients Social workers who experience these problems should immediately seek consultation and take appropriate remedial action by seeking professional help making adjustments in workload terminating practice or taking any other steps necessary to protect clients and others Social workers with direct knowledge of another social worker s impairment should when feasible consult with and assist the social worker in taking remedial action Signs of Burnout Physical and emotional exhaustion Insomnia Impaired concentration or memory Physical symptoms heart palpitations HBP Appetite changes Increased illness Increases in depression and or anxiety Absence of positive emotions Cynicism and disillusionment Lack of patience Lack of resilience everything is a crisis Relationship deterioration Substance abuse Forgoing important personal activities Malasch Burnout Inventory The Maslach Burnout Inventory MBI is the most commonly used self assessment tool for burnout The MBI explores three components Exhaustion depersonalization and personal achievement MBI pdf C Maslach S E Jackson M P Leiter Eds Maslach Burnout Inventory manual 3rd ed Consulting Psychologists Press 1996 Abbreviated MBI from SAMHSA Causes of Burnout Excessive workload Emotionally draining work Lack of support Lack of resources Lack of rewards Lack of a sense of control say Unclear or everchanging requirements Severe consequences of mistakes Work life imbalance Perfectionistic tendencies nothing is ever good enough Pessimistic view of yourself and the world The need to be in control reluctance to delegate to others High-achieving Type A personality Poor work person fit Value conflicts Lack of debriefing See Restoring Sanctuary by Sandra L Bloom Unpleasant environment Cultural differences Efficiency Audit Morale Audit Individual Interventions Conduct periodic self-assessments Engage in pleasurable activities Exercise Take breaks during workday Reduce isolation by maintaining regular supervision and network with colleagues Describe why you got into the field and visualize that intention collage etc money help adrenaline status power Use psychological flexibility Cognitive restructuring Identify the strengths and resources you do have Practice mindfulness Journal Limit your contact with negative people Connect with a cause or a community group that is personally meaningful to you Interventions GODIVA Put the PIECES Together AllCEUs provides multimedia counseloreducation and CEUs for LPCs LMHCs LMFTs and LCSWs as well as addiction counselor precertification training and continuing education Live Interactive Webinars 5 Unlimited Counseling CEs for 59 addiction and mentalhealth counselors socialworkers and marriage and family therapists can earn CEUs for this and other presentations at AllCEUs com AllCEUs courses are accepted in most states because we are approved as an education provider for NAADAC the States of Florida and Texas Boards of Social Work and Mental Health Professional Counseling the California Consortium for Addiction Professionals and Professions

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