Burnout can be defined as "exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation, usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration."  A normal workday in a library can provide a wealth of stress triggers: 

• heavy workloads
• difficult patrons
• technology-related problems
• an overload of clerical duties
• constant interruptions

Dr. Salyers will host 3 webinars, each an hour long, to address professional burnout and compassion fatigue. She will start with an overview of professional burnout and a model of addressing work related stress. Building on her own research with health care providers and results from a state library survey, she will present ideas to help ameliorate burnout and promote well-being in our organization. 

Link to Register for Webinar - https://instlibrary.adobeconnect.com/burnoutpt1/event/registration.html

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Presenter Bio: Michelle P. Salyers, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology at Indiana University Purdue University Indianpolis (IUPUI), where she directs the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. She co-directs the ACT Center of Indiana, a collaboration of academic and community partners, including researchers, administrators, clinicians, consumers, and family members who share an interest in recovery-oriented, evidence-based practices. The overarching goal of her work is to help adults with severe mental illness live meaningful lives in the community. Her research addresses both consumers of mental health services and the treatment providers and programs that serve them. She is increasingly targeting the interaction of consumers and providers, looking for the best ways to support relationships that promote recovery and well-being. Her current work involves developing effective ways to reduce staff burnout and to increase shared decision-making in mental health care. 

This webinar is eligible for 1 Library Education Unit which you will receive via email from the presenter within 30 days.  Attendees have the option of attending one session or all 3.   

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