Organisational Workshops
Like to organise an in-person workshop for your health organisation, agency or community group? Tess can deliver a live 2.5 hour Carer Burnout and Fatigue workshop for your team.
Carer Fatigue and Burnout Workshop
Prevention and Recovery through Radical Self-Care
WHEN CANDLES, BATHS AND MASSAGES JUST WON'T CUT IT
The Carer Fatigue and Burnout Program was created to help support all carers, including paid workers and those who provide care to family members, as well as organisations, health agencies and community groups that employ or support carers.
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It was created as a result of my own journey over the past four years whilst recovering from PTSD and burnout, which led me to research the many factors which impact carer health and wellbeing, and often result in illness and burnout.
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It is my sincere hope that this information will help guide and support you in continuing in your own caregiving roles in a way that acknowledges your value as a whole person, gives you meaning and purpose without compromising your health.
2.5 Million
Paid Carers
The number of paid carers providing care across the country,
as of 2022. (ABS, 2024)
70%
Frontline Burnout
Research by Monash University highlighted 70% of frontline healthcare workers have experienced burnout.
90%
Exhaustion
Over 90% of carers reported feeling physically or mental exhausted with burnout highly prevalent amongst unpaid carers.
Why This? Why Now?
The impact of consistent caregiving in a context that fails to adequately value and support staff, employees and managers can lead to chronic stress, as well as mental and physical illness in the workplace.
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I know what it feels like when carers lose their sense of self, especially when they are consistently focusing on the needs of others. This program is my invitation for organisations to create space for their people to slow down, reflect and build their capacity to thrive in the workplace. ​
Who is This Workshop for?
These live workshop presentations are for health agencies and organisations, allied health groups, community groups and carer support organisations who want to develop, empower and uplift their people in understanding the impacts of Carer Fatigue and Burnout. ​
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Group workshop sessions are around 2.5 hours contact time with an additional 8 hours self-directed learning through the accompanying workbook which participants work through at times convenient to them in their workplace or at home.
Benefits of Engaging this Training
Here are just some of the many benefits that organisations, health care agencies and community groups can experience from supporting their people to attend a live, in-person workshop.
For Organisations:
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Develops staff resilience and awareness of compassion fatigue, stress and burnout
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Empowers team members with strategies for enhanced wellbeing and Radical Self-Care
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Supports overall organisational wellbeing and morale
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Assists you to comply with your obligations under O H & S legislation to protect your employees' psychosocial health
For Staff & Participants:
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Learn how to recognise the signs of stress and burnout
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Understand the affects of prolonged stress on your body
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Learn practical techniques to soothe your nervous system
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Learn how to practice Radical Self Care
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Find your way back to sustainable, healthy caregiving
Overview of the Workshop Modules
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INTRODUCTION
Understand the impact of fatigue and burnout for carers and why this program was created.
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WHAT BROUGHT US TO OUR CAREGIVER ROLES
Identify early life influences and how personality and motivation impact our roles as carers.
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RECOGNISING STRESS, FATIGUE AND BURNOUT
Recognise the signs and symptoms of stress and a new holistic, humanistic approach.
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WHAT HAPPENS IN OUR BODIES WHEN WE'RE STRESSED
Gain awareness of the human nervous system, health impacts & consequences of dysregulation.
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RISK AND
PROTECTIVE FACTORS
Understand the key personal risk & protective factors and why small changes make a big impact.
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SUSTAINABLE CAREGIVING - RADICAL SELF-CARE
Explore the multiple levels of stress and how to create a foundation of Radical Self-Care.
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STRATEGIES FOR RESTORING EMOTIONAL REGULATION
Discover a range of strategies for restoring emotional regulation & connecting with self and others.
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MOVING FORWARD
Set intentions and small goals to move forward and learn to fill your own cup first.
Your Facilitator
Tess Howells, Psychologist & Training Consultant
Tess is a registered psychologist, training consultant and author who has lived and worked much of her life in rural Australia and has a strong commitment to assisting rural communities to receive the support and resources they need.
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Her diverse experience includes owning a multi-disciplinary complementary medicine clinic, working for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, working offshore and in remote areas for the International Health and Medical Service, delivering clinical service to several Aboriginal Health organisations and providing psycho-social health training to corporates, community and not-for-profit organisations.
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Register Your Interest Here
Like to book a live in-person workshop for your organisation, health care facility or community group?
Simply use the button below to register your interest and I will get back to you within 48 hours to discuss your needs and to see how working together might deliver value for your people and your organisation.​​
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What Others Are Saying
"Tess is so easy to listen to and has so much personal knowledge."
"It felt like what I am feeling as a carer has been validated."