Outcomes

After finishing this session you should:

• if relevant, have an understanding of the biblical basis for care*
• know what burnout is and understand its causes
• be familiar with the four stages of burnout and know how to recognise the symptoms
• be aware of strategies for prevention of and recovery from burnout
• understand and be able to develop resilience
• be aware of your own status and what steps you might need to take
• have a grasp of best practices for organisations with regard to staff care, and have thought about how these could be implemented in your organisation

*Many of you taking this course may be working with Christian organisations, but we are aware that others may be people of other faiths or none. Therefore this section may not be of relevance to you, – in which case feel free to simply skip this section and go straight to the next, on burnout.