The mental health and healthcare professions continue to face unprecedented demands, with professionals often carrying the emotional, physical, and psychological toll of their work. The workplace has become increasingly stressful due to long hours, high caseloads, limited resources, and systemic challenges that heighten the risk of burnout and compassion fatigue. Mental Health America (MHA) reports dramatic increases in anxiety, depression, loneliness, and substance use among both providers and the clients they serve. As Tygielski (2019) reminds us, “Being whole and meeting our own emotional and physical needs first is the only way we will build the world we want to see in the future.”

This workshop provides an opportunity for reflection, awareness, and the development of sustainable self-care practices designed to restore balance, resilience, and emotional wellness among professionals in the behavioral health field.

Workshop Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1.    Identify contributing…