Teresa Au, PhD
U.S.-Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Psychological services in Lausanne, Switzerland
Consultation and workshops in cantons Geneva and Vaud
Caring for yourself while you care for others: Preventing burnout and alleviating work-stress with mindfulness and self-compassion
Interventions for preventing burnout often focus on self-care activities, such as exercising or engaging in pleasant activities. While important, these activities take time and may not be possible in the midst of a difficult situation or while at work. Sometimes, putting excessive pressure on ourselves to engage in these self-care activities can make us feel even more stressed. Practicing self-compassion offers an alternative way to cope with stress and prevent burnout. Accumulating research has demonstrated that higher levels of self-compassion are associated with reduced burnout and stress, and with increased productivity, motivation, and well-being. This workshop will teach participants concrete, practical skills for building self-compassion and increasing resilience.
Participants will learn:
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What is self-compassion?
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The science behind self-compassion
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How to overcome fears and misconceptions about self-compassion
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Micro skills for increasing resilience and responding more effectively to stress
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Practices that can be taught to patients and to supervisees