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Course Description

This course provides students with a basic level of understanding of the epidemiology and development of burnout, including learning current science to establish a foundational understanding of physical, psychological, and spiritual self-care to optimize adoption of a plan for well-being while conducting work in the field of substance use disorders. Substance use disorder professionals experience high rates of burnout similar to other providers of mental health care. High rates of burnout can result in increased job dissatisfaction, increased absences from work, leaving jobs early, impacted job performance and functioning in other areas of life, and relapse. Research indicates a substantial need to establish a mechanism of self-care and collaborative partnership among addiction professionals to reduce the impact of burnout. Specific topics include: the biological, developmental, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to burnout; recognition of stressful dynamics and increasing self-awareness; neurobiological benefits to self-care; mindfulness practice and meditation; developing good sleep hygiene and the importance of sleep; adequate nutrition and exercise; and maintaining motivation to engage in self-care behaviors. Includes guest speakers and weekly mindfulness practice. 

Course Outline

Substance use disorder counselors experience high rates of burnout. Develop self-care skills related to mindfulness, healthy sleep habits, optimal nutrition, and regular exercise to optimize your work with clients.

Notes

Contact:

Department of Humanities and Sciences
(310) 825 - 7093
mntlhlth@unex.ucla.edu 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Self-Care for Addiction Professionals: Optimizing Health and Wellbeing
Type
Lecture
Days
Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jun 27, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $705.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 10, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 10, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 11, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024
Instructors
  • Elizabeth Welch
Section Notes

Required course in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Restricted course; web enrollments automatically generate a "Permission to Enroll" request.

No meeting July 4, 2024. Enrollment deadline: July 3, 2024. Internet access required. Materials required. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to sustainability@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Section Materials
  • Book (Mandatory) Leaving It at the Office, Second Edition: A Guide to Psychotherapist Self-Care 2nd edition ISBN 9781462535927
  • Book (Mandatory) Help for the Helper - Preventing Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma in an Ever Changing World ISBN 978-1-324-03049-2
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