From Burnout to Belonging: Repairing the Systems That Exhaust Social Work Teams

Desmond Davis

 

In this online course you will learn:

Burnout is often treated as an individual problem, yet its roots are organizational. This interactive workshop equips social work leaders to identify systemic burnout drivers, assess workplace mismatches, and implement practical, evidence-informed strategies that strengthen resilience, improve retention, and cultivate healthier, more sustainable workplace cultures. 

  1. Identify at least three organizational factors that contribute to burnout in social work settings using a systems-based framework. 
  1. Assess workplace practices and organizational conditions that contribute to burnout by applying evidence-informed burnout assessment concepts and leadership tools. 
  1. Develop one actionable strategy to strengthen psychological safety, improve staff well-being, and foster a more sustainable workplace culture within their own organization. 
  1. Apply practical leadership strategies that shift burnout prevention from an individual self-care focus to organization-wide systems improvement and culture change.