Working in substance use disorder treatment is rewarding, but the demands of caring for others can take a toll on personal well-being and professional satisfaction.
Join the Iowa Board of Certification for an engaging, interactive training focused on preventing burnout, strengthening resilience, establishing healthy work-life boundaries, and exploring opportunities for career advancement.
Participants will leave with practical strategies to support their well-being, improve professional effectiveness, and create a plan for continued growth in the substance use disorder field.
What You'll Learn
- Recognize signs of burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress.
- Identify personal and workplace factors that contribute to stress and emotional exhaustion.
- Apply practical self-care strategies that support resilience and ethical practice.
- Develop healthier work-life boundaries and time management practices.
- Use supervision, consultation, and peer support to strengthen professional wellness.
- Explore career advancement opportunities, including specialization, certification, and leadership.
- Create a personal career development plan with actionable goals.
- Identify ways organizations can support employee wellness, professional development, and retention.
Instructor: Dr. TD Hostikka
Format: Live via Zoom
Continuing Education: 3.0 Hours – Other
Live Attendance Requirement:
To receive continuing education credit, participants must have their cameras on and microphones available throughout the live training so IBC staff can verify attendance and participation.