Reclaiming Our Wellness: Burnout Reduction & Maintenance for Counselors

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Professional burnout is a common occurrence amongst helping professionals, though even more so over the past two years of the pandemic. More specifically, counselors from all specialties and settings are likely to experience some form of burnout, compassion fatigue, or vicarious trauma throughout their careers. We likely have all read about the symptoms or consequences of burnout, though we often and quickly dismiss the information as “that is not me” or “I know how to get through this myself.” Sound familiar?

Though burnout is important to address and work through, maintaining our overall health and wellness are equally important. This intentionally-designed dual-topic session will first focus on strategies and resources for counselors currently experiencing burnout or compassion fatigue. Part II will help counselors reclaim their wellness and identify tips to maintain a healthy standard of wellness as to avoid future burnout. Upon completion of this webinar, participants will come away with a renewed focus on ways to work through professional burnout and stay well. Case scenarios, interactive discussion, and resources will be provided.

Lisa Nieddu, BA, Certified Life Coach, Counselor-In-Training (CIT)

Lisa M. Nieddu obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication from Michigan State University. Lisa is a Certified Life Coach (CLC) accredited through the World Coach Institute, a Mindfulness Educator through Mindful Schools, and a Clinical Mental Health Counselor-In-Training (CIT) at Central Michigan University. Her professional background includes service as a mindfulness educator in grades K-12 in Metro Detroit. She is currently the owner of a private coaching practice dedicated to mental health wellness, providing individual and group training on mindfulness practices to all ages. Lisa is an active member of the Michigan Counseling Association and The Association for Adolescent and Child Counseling.

Erin Bargo, M.A, L.S.C

Erin E. Bargo obtained her Masters in School Counseling through Grand Valley State University, and is currently working as a Career Coach at the Kalamazoo Regional Education Service Agency. Her professional background includes experience as a School Counselor, Educator, and a Counselor-In-Training (CIT) at Central Michigan University to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. Erin is an active member of the American School Counselor Association and the American Counselor Association.

Allison Arnekrans, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACA, BC-TMH

Allison Arnekrans obtained her doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio, and is currently working as an Associate Professor at Central Michigan University. Her professional background includes service as a Licensed Professional Counselor and supervisor working with youth/families, an Employee Assistance Program, and within a partial hospitalization program. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Arnekrans is highly involved at the local, state, and national levels in counseling associations and service to the profession.