Power of Art & Humor as a Tool to Improve Communication & Prevent Burnout in Health Professionals

Описание: The Power of Creativity During a Global Pandemic and Preparing for the Aftermath
Session 7

Presented by Elyse Miller, MA, LCAT, CLAT, ATR-BC, ATCS, CLL-E, CCTP

Working day to day with people facing significant medical, emotional and psychological problems, as well as crisis situations, places a great deal of stress on the health professional and often results in a sense of being overwhelmed. Burnout is a very real concern and problem confronting health professionals, and without taking appropriate action to ensure that a professional is not becoming overwhelmed, it is inevitable that each of us will at some time, succumb to the negative impact of burnout. When this happens, our capacity to provide clients with the level of professional therapeutic services to which they are entitled, and to which we are ethically bound to provide, is compromised. This workshop will assist health professionals to identify the signs, symptoms, and some causes of stress and burnout. This workshop will also assist the health professionals to understand why using art, the image and finding humor in any situation and being able to laugh can be utilized as a powerful tool and antidote to help prevent burnout from occurring.

Learning Objectives:
• Participants will learn to identify signs of burnout
• Participants will learn a new way to approach self-care skill to prevent burnout
• Participants will learn to tap into their creativity along with learning how to use a virtual platform to connect with patients and co-workers
Supplies needed: Medical Mask and Drawing Materials