Stress. Burnout. Exhaustion. Three inescapable byproducts of life. Two years into the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the world struggles with the realization that it must embrace a new normal. The uncertainty and stress quickly lead to burnout. While the link between stress and wellness are well known, very little is known about the “stress cycle.” After a stress-induced medical scare landed her in the hospital, Dr. Amelia Nagoski began a journey to better understand stress, burnout and why self-care alone is not the cure.
Dr. Nagoski has a Doctorate of Musical Arts in conducting from the University of Connecticut. An Assistant Professor and Coordinator of music at Western New England University, she regularly presents educational sessions discussing application of communications science and psychological research for audiences of other professional musicians, including “Beyond Burnout Prevention: Embodied Wellness for Conductors.” Dr. Nagoski is coauthor, with her sister Dr. Emily Nagoski, of the New York Times bestseller Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to handle stress before it turns into burnout.
Learning Objectives:
Explain the difference between processing stress and dealing with stressors.
Identify at least three evidence-based strategies for completing stress cycle.
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