Room: Windgate 62-63


Speaker(s): 

Schlotzhauer, Le’Anne, BS

Description: 

This presentation covers the basics of how supervisors can support employees when they are dealing with difficult client situations. Sometimes those difficulties are behavioral, sometimes they are medical such as dementia, cancer, or other serious issues. Working in a caring field can take a toll on employees. Supervisors can better support employees through interpersonal principles of support, practical strategies for support and helping employees avoid burnout and to build resilience.

Objectives

1. Identify key interpersonal principles of support.
2. Discuss practical strategies for support.
3. Review how to help employees build resilience and prevent employee burnout.