Description
**This course will provide the participant with 1.5 General Learning Type BACB CEUs**
Description of Learning Type CE Event: “Burnout and “Self-Care” have become hot topics…..and for good reason. What if I were to tell you that for us, as behavior analysts, maintaining personal well-being is not just a suggestion, it’s an ethical responsibility? Throughout this presentation, we will explore how chronic stress not only impacts the body but also our work as clinicians. We will dive into the influence stress has on the nervous system, digestion, inflammation, and long-term health. Participants will learn to recognize the signs of stress and burnout and understand how these physiological changes can compromise both personal wellness and professional performance. Together, we will explore how nutrition and lifestyle affect the stress response, and how the gut microbiome, blood sugar balance, and nutrient status influence inflammation, neurotransmitter synthesis, and overall well-being. Through behavior analytic principles, participants will learn to build and maintain health-promoting habits, strengthen self-care, and sustain ethical, client-centered care. By connecting stress physiology, nutrition, and behavior, this training equips practitioners with practical tools to help beat burnout.
About the Instructor: Danielle has a Masters of Education in Severe Special Education and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Danielle also has a Masters of Science in Human Nutrition and is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and licensed dietitian nutritionist (LDN). Additionally, Danielle has received specialized training in the use of functional medicine for ADHD and is now a certified functional medicine ADHD provider. Danielle brings a unique set of specialized skills to the field with her 12 years of experience as a severe special education teacher along with her behavior analysis credential and, as such, has made it her mission to increase awareness of health-promoting principles across disciplines and abilities. Along with supporting neurodiverse communities, her passion lies within the realms of supporting mental health, gut health, and brain health. In particular, she strives to integrate behavioral and nutritional interventions that support all three of these health domains, and does so in her private practice,True Potential Nutrition. True Potential Nutrition can be found on Instagram @truepotentialnutrition or at www.truepotentialnutrition.com
Target Audience: This event is designed for BCBA® professionals, behavior analysts, and allied professionals seeking to prevent or overcome burnout to support their well-being and professional resilience. It is ideal for those experiencing compassion fatigue, emotional exhaustion, or role strain, as well as those who want to proactively protect their health and prevent burnout before it begins. This CEU is appropriate for professionals at all experience levels. Whether you are early in your career or a seasoned clinician, participants will gain practical, evidence-informed strategies to recognize burnout warning signs, align self-care with ethical obligations, and create sustainable systems that uphold both personal wellness and professional integrity.
Learning Objectives for Participants: As a result of this course participants will be able to …
- Identify the signs of burnout & the impact that it can have on our work with clients.
- Develop an understanding of how managing your self-care is not just important for your mental wellbeing, but for your clients.
- Identify nutrition & lifestyle strategies to help the body manage stress.
- Apply behavior analytic strategies to adopt health-promoting behaviors and better manage stress in order to help reduce burnout.
