Presenters: Shazia Akhtarullah, Ph.D., LMFT, LMHC, MCAP, NBC-HWC
Course Director Psychiatry Course
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Director, BS in Health and Wellness Coaching (HAWC) Program
Department of Couple and Family Therapy, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
and Fariha Niazi, Ph.D., LMFT, LMHC, Chair and Assistant Professor, Department of Couple and Family Therapy, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Description:
Faculty members face increasing demands in higher education, including teaching, scholarship, administrative responsibilities, and student support, which increases the risk of burnout. Burnout affects not only faculty well-being but also student learning, institutional effectiveness, and workforce retention. This presentation explores self-care as a multidimensional phenomenon and highlights its role in preventing burnout and sustaining professional vitality. Participants will identify self-care practices across the physical, emotional, and social (relational) dimensions and consider practical ways to integrate them into daily routines. Intentional self-care supports resilience, meaning, and satisfaction, contributing to healthier academic environments for educators and learners.
