Battling Burnout through Professional Identity Formation in the Galaxy of Play Therapy

This presentation explores the intersection of Star Wars themes and the professional identity formation of play therapists, highlighting the significance of developing a personal code to mitigate burnout. Drawing parallels from the Star Wars saga, Madi discusses key concepts such as the hero's journey, resilience, and the struggle between light and dark. Participants will walk away with a reinvigorated spirit, as they are encouraged to craft their own guiding principles to uphold their values and maintain balance in their work as they move into the new generation of geek therapy.

Learning Objectives:

1.Recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and burnout from their clinical career in mental health and play therapy.

2.Identify at least three definitive elements of professional identity formation.

3.Integrate play therapy skills and interventions into their self-care routines to foster emotional resilience and reduce burnout.

4.Identify their personal and professional values to manage stress, guide decision making, and reduce burnout within their clinical career in mental health and play therapy.