The Ethics of Self Care and Cycle of Burnout - COPY 3

Course Description:

Burn out is a risk factor for any position, even one that you may be extremely passionate about. The state of burn out in our brains is biological, and has nothing to do with lack of grit, gratitude, passion, or compassion. This training will review the state of development of burn out, or crisis state, in our brain and how intentional and deliberate self care can reduce instances of burn out and/or heal our brains when we experience burn out. We have an ethical responsibility to those we serve to keep our brains healthy so that we can do our job best and provide help and assistance when needed - this amount of help and work is not possible when you are constantly reaching a state of burn out. Join this session for practical tips and explanations of self care for prevention and healing. Burn out can happen, and there is no shame in that, we have a professional responsibility on a personal and managerial level to do our best to keep our brains functioning through self care and boundaries so that we can continue to help those in need.

Learning Objectives:

After attending this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the build up to a “crisis state”/burn out as understood by Crisis Theory
• Describe the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
• Apply skills learned for balancing cortisol/stress levels
• Demonstrate somatic skills for internal “safety cues”
• Analyze and identify company policies for strengths and rooms to grow for employee wellness

Instructor:

Sherrard Crespo, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who obtained her master degree in social work from Louisiana State University in 2017. Her professional background is highlighted by her work with suicide education, prevention, intervention, and postvention. Sherrard is currently employed with VIA LINK in the position of Vice President of External Affairs where her current duties include: clinical oversight of VIA LINK's 24/7 contact center, community outreach and education on VIA LINK services as well as specialized skills and information on suicide response, crisis intervention, grief, and trauma. Sherrard also facilitates VIA LINK’s support group: Survivors of Suicide Loss. She also serves as Director of Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCAL), Louisiana’s chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America in which her current focus includes education and advocacy for the community and professionals to support Louisiana families and prevent child abuse.

Course Completion Requirements:

Attendees must arrive at or before the scheduled start time, attend the entire course, and complete the online course evaluation to be eligible for CE credit. Training completion is based on timed attendance as tracked by Zoom. No partial credit will be available for this course.

If course attendance has been verified, a link to the course evaluation will be sent to the participant via email within​ 2 business days of completing the course.​ Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the course has ended. Some email servers may detect the evaluation email as spam, so please check your spam folder if you haven't received it. If you have not received the evaluation within 14 days of course completion, please contact andy@informusa.org for assistance.

After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact Inform USA Training and Education Coordinator Andy Bethke MSW, APSW, CRS-A/D about reactivation.

Important: Course evaluations will be available on Inform USA's professional development platform, Learn. Whether you are an Inform USA member or not, you will need both an Inform USA and Learn profile to register and complete all CE requirements for this course. Click here to learn how to create these profiles. 

Cancellations and Refunds:

No refunds will be provided for this course, including for cancellations.

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Contact Information:

Please contact Inform USA Training and Education Coordinator, Andy Bethke MSW, APSW, CRS-A/D if you have questions, concerns, or grievances about this course.

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ADA Accommodations:

Contact Inform USA Training and Education Coordinator, Andy Bethke MSW, APSW, CRS-A/D to request ADA accommodations. Please make your request(s) at least two (2) weeks before the webinar date; late requests may not be accommodated.

Course Interactivity:

This course will have audience interaction in two forms. We will have time for questions & answers at the end of the presentation. The presentation will also include a demonstration of calming/”safety cues” movements which the presenter will demonstrate and the audience will also perform. Skills are viewed as safe and can be completed from a seated position.

CE Information:

The Ethics of Self Care and Cycle of Burnout, [course number], is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by Inform USA  as an individual course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: [dates]. Social workers completing this course receive 1 general continuing education credit.

System Requirements:

System: 

• An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
• Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth
• A webcam or HD webcam - built-in, USB plug-in, or:
  • An HD cam or HD camcorder with a video-capture card
  • Virtual camera software for use with broadcasting software like OBS or IP cameras

Supported operating systems:

• macOS X with macOS X (10.13) or later
• Windows 11
• Windows 10
  Note: Devices running Windows 10 must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported.
• Ubuntu 12.04 or higher
• Mint 17.1 or higher
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.0 or higher
• Oracle Linux 8.0 or higher
• CentOS 8 or higher
• Fedora 21 or higher
• OpenSUSE 13.2 or higher
• ArchLinux (64-bit only)

Supported web browsers:

• Chrome: Within the current and past 2 versions
• Firefox: Within the current and past 2 versions
• Edge: Within the current and past 2 versions
• Safari: Within the current and past 2 versions

Bandwidth requirements:

• The bandwidth used by Zoom will be optimized for the best experience based on the participant‘s’ network. It will automatically adjust for 3/4/5G, WiFi, or wired networks.

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Code of Conduct:

Inform USA's continuing education for social work adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. We strive to ensure that the training environment for social work professionals remains respectful, productive, and conducive to learning. Disruptive behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts the training experience for others, or undermines the integrity of the program will not be tolerated.

Expectations for Participant Engagement

In alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and Inform USA expectations, participants are expected to demonstrate professionalism, which includes respecting confidentiality, maintaining a collaborative and respectful tone, and contributing positively to the group dynamic. Disclosures made during the training (e.g., case studies or personal reflections) must be handled with care and in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.

All participants in the training program are expected to:

• Engage actively in the learning process and show respect for the opinions and contributions of others.
• Demonstrate professionalism in both attitude and behavior, maintaining respect for instructors, peers, and the training environment.
• Maintain open communication by expressing concerns or disagreements constructively and respectfully.
• Follow the guidelines and expectations provided by instructors and facilitators.
• Support a collaborative learning environment where all participants feel valued and safe to contribute.

Instructors and Inform USA staff reserve the right to dismiss participants who do not adhere to ethical/professional principles and standards. If removed, no CEs will be provided.