Co‑presented by Dr. Daniel Wendler and Dr. Elizabeth Aslinger, this session equips disability professionals with a clear, research‑grounded understanding of burnout and its impact on the people they support. Drawing on Dr. Wendler’s expertise as a psychologist and Dr. Aslinger’s expertise as a biomedical researcher, the presentation blends clinical application with scientific insight to provide an comprehensive of what burnout is, why it develops and – most importantly – how to escape it.
Participants will learn to recognize burnout in the individuals they support, gain practical tools for overcoming burnout, and gain a new understanding of how burnout specifically shows up in the disabled community.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize burnout and its effects
- Explain causes of burnout and how burnout is particularly prominent in the disability community
- Apply practical strategies for recovery from burnout and prevention of burnout
Speaker(s)
Wendler, Aslinger