Avoiding Burnout in a Demanding Occupation (2 HSN, 1 PRO)
Workshop | Available
Do you work in the early childhood education field? Are you stressed? Burnt out? This training is for early childhood educators who need strategies to boost their health and wellness. Participants will define burnout syndrome in current health and safety trends and identify what aspects of the workplace add to that built up stress. Participants will recognize and discuss occupational components that contribute to burnout. Participants will identify strategies to avoid burnout and participate in group discussions. Participants will be provided the support and resources to implement self-care opportunities in their own lives as well as those of others. Through activities and action plans, participants will gain the knowledge to build their strength and avoid burning out in their very important roles as early childhood educators.
Course ID: MC-11152022-01
Approval #: CKO-156225
COK Hours: 2 Health, Safety, & Nutrition and 1 Professionalism
Emily Ramsay
Emily Ramsay is the Training Coordinator for Montgomery County Child Care Support Services with DHHS. Emily attended Goucher College in Baltimore where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She completed additional courses in Early Childhood Education through Montgomery College.
After teaching Pre-K for eight years, in addition to acting as a Curriculum Mentor and Program Director, Emily started working as an Accreditation and Training Specialist for an early childhood organization. She also has three years of experience working as an Accreditation Validator for the Maryland State Department of Education.
Emily worked as a Licensing Specialist for the Office of Child Care in Frederick County for three and a half years to support and assist early childhood programs. Emily has two children who keep her plenty busy! In her free time, she likes to read, play the piano, learn Spanish, and go on nature walks with her kids and dogs. She loves to travel and has even been around the world to Australia!