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Professional Development

CAPES OFF!: Stepping Away from Burnout and Into Your True Power

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: L504/505
Session Type: Workshops
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Abstract Description :





PSA: You are not a superhuman.
Take a deep breath—hopefully, that statement brought some relief! In this session, you’ll begin a journey away from burnout and toward embracing who you are, what you need, and how you can do your best work. Led by burnout care and adult social-emotional learning specialist Nya S. Abernathy, participants will identify the "capes" of expectation that have become harmful to their well-being, articulate what they truly want, and create a plan to move toward it—starting from where they are and focusing on the power of their uniqueness and strengths.


If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: burnout, well-being, strengths, play, asel

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify what is currently hazardous to their well-being, particularly vocationally. While everything may not be within their control, being able to conduct an audit of what is cumbersome to their wellness as a professional is key to creating boundaries that promote growth.
  • List what their needs are that help them feel supported in their work. Identify at least one place of flow -or power - (strength+skill+ease). Define 1-2 tangible next steps for them to adjust how they use their power to benefit their wellbeing, especially in the workplace.