Beyond the Smile 2024 | Helping the Helper: Self-Care for Health Care Providers

Joint Providers:  Zufall Health & NJHA/HRET

Speakers
Enmanuel Mercedes, PhD
Zufall Health

Rina Ramirez, MD
Zufall Health

This workshop is designed to address the growing need for healthcare providers to engage in self-care practices in order to maintain their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Given the demanding nature of their work, health care providers often face high levels of stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue.This workshop will introduce self-care strategies, provide practical tools, and encourage participants to incorporate self-care into their daily routines to improve their overall well-being and work performance.

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
 

• Understand the Importance of Self-Care: Participants will understand the critical role self-care plays in sustaining their mental and emotional well-being, reducing burnout, and improving overall job performance.
• Identify Symptoms of Burnout: Participants will be able to recognize the signs of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment associated with burnout.
• Implement Practical Self-Care Strategies: Participants will leave with at least three practical and personalized self-care practices that can be easily incorporated into their busy schedules.