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Secure your own oxygen mask first: Mindful approaches to therapist burnout

  • 10 Oct 2025
  • 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Zoom

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This workshop is presented by the Alaska Psychological Association plus a coalition of State, Provincial and Territorial Psychological Associations.

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Friday, October 10th | 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Virtual on Zoom | 3 CEs

Course Description:

Burnout: “A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that result from long-term involvement in work situations that are emotionally demanding” (Schaufeli & Greenglass, 2001). Clinical psychology is just such an emotionally demanding work situation. As clinicians, we are vulnerable to this physical and emotional exhaustion as well as other signs of burnout such as irritability, discouragement, sense of low personal accomplishment, reduced attention and concentration within session, poor decision-making, and compromised therapeutic relationships. This webinar is intended for psychotherapists who wish to better understand and manage the symptoms of professional burnout in order to be more effective and resilient in this challenging work.

In this webinar, we will examine the phenomenon of burnout, along with the related concepts of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. Using questionnaires, self-report measures, and discussion we will consider our vulnerabilities and risks for burnout, as well as our resources and strengths. We will identify life domains where we can develop “career-sustaining behaviors” that will not only reduce or prevent burnout but will greatly enhance our work satisfaction and effectiveness. A variety of strategies for monitoring and managing burnout will be introduced, with particular attention to recent contributions from mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies. A bibliography of relevant journal articles and books is provided.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the various manifestations of burnout and how they can impact both personal and professional well-being

2. Assess their own risks for, and manifestations of, burnout within specific aspects of personal and professional life

3. Develop and implement a plan for career-sustaining behaviors

About the Speaker: 

Christopher McCurry, Ph.D. has been a clinical psychologist practicing in Seattle, Washington, since 1991. He trained with acceptance and commitment therapy cofounder Steve Hayes at the University of Nevada, Reno. He has given over 60 workshops, nationally and internationally, including webinars on professional burnout for the Nevada and Washington state psychological associations.

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NHPA prices workshops by CE credit hour: 
$25.00 per CE for members; $35.00 per CE for non-members 

Group Rates Available:
3 - 5 people = $15 off individual rate (member/non-member)
6 - 8 people = $20 off individual rate (member/non-member)
8 + people = $25 off individual rate (member/non-member)
Please contact ce@nhpsychology.org for more information. Please include first name, last name and email address for each participant in the group, along with a contact person for the invoice. 

Paying with a check: 
Checks must be received within one week of the event. If payment has not been received, registrant will still have option to pay online with a credit card up until the day before the program. If an invoice remains open on the day of the event, the registrant will not be allowed to attend.

Cancellation policy: 
Refunds, minus a 10% cancellation fee, will be issued for all cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the course. No refunds or vouchers will be made thereafter. No-shows are not refunded.

Attendance policy:
Full attendance is required to obtain CEs per NHPA policy. No partial credit will be given. Those who attend the workshop and complete the evaluation form will receive 3 continuing education credits. Please note that APA CE rules require that we only give credit to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving after the scheduled start time or leaving before the workshop is completed will not receive CE credits. 

Registrations are Transferable: 
Registrants can transfer an event confirmation to another individual. The NHPA office must be notified of the transfer at least 24 hours prior to the event. 

This program is sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association. NHPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NHPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

  

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