Course Overview

This course is designed to help individuals and teams identify the signs of burnout, understand its root causes, and implement strategies to manage and prevent it. The training focuses on self-awareness, workplace wellness, emotional resilience, and building a culture that prioritizes mental health and sustainable productivity.

Course Objectives

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

  1. Define burnout and differentiate it from regular stress.

  2. Recognize early signs and symptoms of burnout in themselves and others.

  3. Understand the physical, emotional, and organizational causes of burnout.

  4. Apply practical techniques for stress management and emotional regulation.

  5. Create and support a healthy work-life balance.

  6. Foster a workplace culture that promotes mental well-being and support systems.

Target Audience

  • Employees at all levels

  • Team Leaders and Managers

  • Human Resource Professionals

  • Mental Health Champions

  • Student Leaders and Volunteers

  • Support Staff

Course Content

Module 1: Understanding Burnout

  • What is burnout? (WHO definition and psychological perspective)

  • Burnout vs. stress: key differences

  • Stages and progression of burnout

Module 2: Causes and Risk Factors

  • Personal and organizational contributors to burnout

  • High-pressure environments, unrealistic expectations, poor boundaries

  • Role of personality traits (e.g., perfectionism, overcommitment)

Module 3: Signs and Symptoms

  • Emotional (e.g., irritability, detachment)

  • Physical (e.g., fatigue, headaches, sleep disturbances)

  • Behavioral (e.g., reduced performance, absenteeism)

Module 4: Prevention and Self-Care

  • Emotional intelligence and self-awareness

  • Time management and prioritization

  • The power of saying “no” and setting boundaries

  • Lifestyle adjustments (nutrition, sleep, exercise)

Module 5: Coping and Recovery Strategies

  • Stress management techniques (breathing, mindfulness, journaling)

  • Seeking support: peers, therapy, employee assistance programs

  • Rebuilding passion and purpose

Module 6: Organizational Responsibility

  • Creating psychologically safe workplaces

  • Role of leadership in preventing burnout

  • Building supportive teams and workload management

  • Promoting open communication and feedback

Course Duration

3 Days

This in-depth training spans three days, offering practical tools, discussions, and activities to help individuals and teams prevent, identify, and recover from burnout.

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