Understanding Burnout and Building Resilience Through Self-Compassion and Emotional Regulation

What you'll learn

Define burnout and identify its key symptoms, including emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and reduced motivation.

Distinguish burnout from general stress and understand its progression through the five stages, from the honeymoon phase to habitual burnout.

Identify personal and occupational risk factors that contribute to burnout, including workload, workplace dynamics, and external stressors.

Recognise the psychological, physical, and professional consequences of chronic burnout, such as decreased job satisfaction, emotional blunting, and relational

Understand the 3-System Model of Emotion Regulation (threat, drive, and soothing systems) and how imbalances contribute to burnout.

Explore the concept of self-compassion, including its three components—mindfulness, self-kindness, and common humanity—and its distinction from self-esteem.

Challenge common misconceptions about self-compassion, such as the belief that it leads to weakness or indulgence.

Describe the benefits of self-compassion for emotional resilience, mental well-being, and overall stress reduction.

Practise evidence-based techniques to cultivate a self-compassionate mindset, such as journaling, gratitude, and setting healthy boundaries.

Develop a personalised plan to integrate self-compassion into daily life, fostering sustained mental health and emotional balance.

Requirements

No requirments needed

Description

Burnout is more than just feeling tired or overworked—it is a state of deep emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that can significantly impact your health, relationships, and overall life satisfaction. Often driven by prolonged stress, burnout can leave you feeling disconnected, demotivated, and overwhelmed. This course offers a structured, evidence-based approach to understanding burnout and using self-compassion as a powerful tool for recovery, resilience, and long-term well-being.You will begin by exploring what burnout truly is—how it differs from general stress, how it presents in the body and mind, and why it often goes unrecognised until it becomes chronic. The course outlines the most common causes and risk factors, including workplace demands, lack of control, misalignment with personal values, and external pressures. You will also learn about the five distinct stages of burnout and how to identify them in yourself or others.A central theme of the course is self-compassion—a concept often misunderstood but proven to reduce stress, improve emotional balance, and foster psychological resilience. You'll be introduced to the three-system model of emotion regulation (threat, drive, and soothing systems) and gain insight into how internal emotional patterns contribute to burnout.Through a combination of theory, reflective exercises, and guided practices such as the Self-Compassion Break, this course equips you with practical tools to integrate self-care and emotional awareness into daily life. By the end, you'll be empowered with the knowledge and skills to recognise early signs of burnout, respond with kindness rather than criticism, and take proactive steps toward sustained mental and emotional well-being.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Definition of Burnout

Lecture 3 Symptoms of Burnout

Lecture 4 Causes and risk factors

Lecture 5 Physical, psychological and occupational impact

Section 2: How do we burn out?

Lecture 6 Understanding the progression of Burnout

Lecture 7 Applying the 3-system model of emotion regulation to understanding burnout

Section 3: The role of Self-compassion in managing burnout

Lecture 8 Definition and components of Self-compassion

Lecture 9 Dispelling common myths about Self-compassion

Lecture 10 How Self-compassion helps in navigating Burnout

Section 4: Practical strategies for cultivating a Self-compassionate mindset

Lecture 11 Integrating Self-compassion into daily life

Lecture 12 Guided meditation practice

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