Autistic Burnout: Risk Factors and Protective Strategies
$30.00
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW
Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
9-11am PT / 11am-1pm CT / 12-2pm ET
Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration.
Burnout is recognized in the general population as a state of depleted energy, associated with unusual demands of employment, caregiving or other transient challenges. Autistic burnout is attributed to nervous system dysregulation; this may be caused by life stress but can also result from social or sensory overwhelm that would not affect most people. Autistic burnout diminishes quality of life and executive function. Left unaddressed it can precipitate job loss, panic symptoms and suicide ideation or attempts.
Autistic people benefit from prevention of burnout and can learn strategies and habits that leave them equipped to ward off or at least diminish the effects of burnout. Through observation and reconstructing a personal history of previous burnout episodes, clients are likely to successfully reduce the destructive impact of burnout and maintain greater life satisfaction and connection with suitable supports. This session will review the risk factors contributing to autistic burnout and the strategies to address burnout with autistic clients. Furthermore, this session will address how to incorporate these strategies into treatment plans to improve burnout.
Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration.
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 2.0 CEs for Psychologists, 2.0 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, or 2.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSWs, and LMFTs.
Description
Presented by Kate McNulty, LCSW
Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
9-11am PT / 11am-1pm CT / 12-2pm ET
Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration.
Burnout is recognized in the general population as a state of depleted energy, associated with unusual demands of employment, caregiving or other transient challenges. Autistic burnout is attributed to nervous system dysregulation; this may be caused by life stress but can also result from social or sensory overwhelm that would not affect most people. Autistic burnout diminishes quality of life and executive function. Left unaddressed it can precipitate job loss, panic symptoms and suicide ideation or attempts.
Autistic people benefit from prevention of burnout and can learn strategies and habits that leave them equipped to ward off or at least diminish the effects of burnout. Through observation and reconstructing a personal history of previous burnout episodes, clients are likely to successfully reduce the destructive impact of burnout and maintain greater life satisfaction and connection with suitable supports. This session will review the risk factors contributing to autistic burnout and the strategies to address burnout with autistic clients. Furthermore, this session will address how to incorporate these strategies into treatment plans to improve burnout.
Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration.
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 2.0 CEs for Psychologists, 2.0 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, or 2.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSWs, and LMFTs.
