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Battling BURNOUT. Dr. Becca C. Johnson Licensed Psychologist. Do you sometimes you feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders?. Do you sometimes feel afraid or overwhelmed?. Do you sometimes feel like you’ll NEVER have all your ducks-in-a-row?.
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Battling BURNOUT Dr. Becca C. Johnson Licensed Psychologist
Do you sometimes you feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders? Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Do you sometimes feel afraid or overwhelmed? Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Do you sometimes feel like you’ll NEVER have all your ducks-in-a-row? Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Though we BELIEVE in RFKC it is still possible to experience BURNOUT Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
BURNOUT • Contributing Factors (Reasons) • Symptoms • Recommendations (Help!) Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Financial Challenges Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Staff Challenges: Getting and/or Getting along Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Not knowing when to STOP or say “NO” Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Lack of Support: church, community &/or SS Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Lack of a “team” OR Lack of delegating Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Overwhelmed with administrative tasks Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Too much to do and too little time Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Getting caught up in the urgent and neglecting the important Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Doing the same thing year after year Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Worry, Doubts, Need to Control Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
BURNOUT • Contributing Factors (Reasons) • Symptoms • Recommendations (Help!) Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Burnout Symptoms • 1. Less of the 3 E’s: Energy, Enthusiasm, & Enjoyment • 2. Emotional fatigue • 3. Physical exhaustion • 4. Apathy begins to set in • 5. More controlling • 6. More easily stressed out, frustrated, disappointed Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
RFKC Burnout Symptoms • 1. Too tired to enjoy camp • 2. Too tired to enjoy the kids • 3. Attend fewer & fewer events at camp (disengage) • 4. Worrying excessively • 5. Less prayer, personal devotions &/or dependence on God Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
BURNOUT • Contributing Factors (Reasons) • Symptoms • Recommendations (Help!) Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Help for Burnout (General) Take needed breaks Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Help for Burnout (General) Re-evaluate roles & responsibilities Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Help for Burnout (General) Engage in refreshing activities Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Help for Burnout (General) Delegate (use the staff team) Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Help for Burnout: Delegate! Delegation: “integrating people into ministry” NOT “dumping unwanted tasks onto others” Delegation is finding others strengths, passions and abilities and letting go. It involves identifying, teaching, and trusting. The desired outcome is minimal follow-up. Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Help for Burnout (RFKC) Carol Hill Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Help for Burnout (RFKC) Keep engaged – don’t disengage Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Help for Burnout (RFKC) Get to know a few kids personally each year Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Help for Burnout (RFKC) Mentor (encourage) a younger (new) staff member
Help for Burnout (RFKC) Keep it FUN Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Help for Burnout (RFKC) Remember why you are here (and rekindle any dreams) Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Help for Burnout (RFKC) Keep close to God Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Table Discussion Questions • We’ve taken a quick look at BURNOUT: • Contributing Factors or Reasons • Symptoms, and • Recommendations • What other Recommendations would you add to the list of ways to combat BURNOUT? Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Battling BURNOUT Dr. Becca C. Johnson Licensed Psychologist
Help for Burnout (RFKC) Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
BURNOUT: Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Help for Burnout: Delegate! Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.