1. Battling BURNOUT Dr. Becca C. Johnson Licensed Psychologist

2. Do you sometimes you feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders? Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

3. Do you sometimes feel afraid or overwhelmed? Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

4. Do you sometimes feel like you’ll NEVER have all your ducks-in-a-row? Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

5. Though we BELIEVE in RFKC it is still possible to experience BURNOUT Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

6. BURNOUT Contributing Factors (Reasons) Symptoms Recommendations (Help!) Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

7. BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D. Financial Challenges

8. BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D. Staff Challenges: Getting and/or Getting along

9. BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D. Not knowing when to STOP or say “NO”

10. BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D. Lack of Support: church, community &/or SS

11. BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D. Lack of a “team” OR Lack of delegating

12. BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D. Overwhelmed with administrative tasks

13. BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D. Too much to do and too little time

14. BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D. Getting caught up in the urgent and neglecting the important

15. BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D. Doing the same thing year after year

16. BURNOUT: Contributing Factors Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D. Worry, Doubts, Need to Control

17. BURNOUT Contributing Factors (Reasons) Symptoms Recommendations (Help!) Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

18. Burnout Symptoms  1. Less of the 3 E’s: Energy, Enthusiasm, & Enjoyment  2. Emotional fatigue  3. Physical exhaustion  4. Apathy begins to set in  5. More controlling  6. More easily stressed out, frustrated, disappointed Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

19. RFKC Burnout Symptoms  1. Too tired to enjoy camp  2. Too tired to enjoy the kids  3. Attend fewer & fewer events at camp (disengage)  4. Worrying excessively  5. Less prayer, personal devotions &/or dependence on God Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

20. BURNOUT Contributing Factors (Reasons) Symptoms Recommendations (Help!) Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

21. Help for Burnout (General) Take needed breaks Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

22. Help for Burnout (General) Re-evaluate roles & responsibilities Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

23. Help for Burnout (General) Engage in refreshing activities Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

24. Help for Burnout (General) Delegate (use the staff team) Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

25. Help for Burnout: Delegate! Delegation: “integrating people into ministry” NOT “dumping unwanted tasks onto others” Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D. Delegation is finding others strengths, passions and abilities and letting go. It involves identifying, teaching, and trusting. The desired outcome is minimal follow-up.

26. Help for Burnout (RFKC) Carol Hill Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

27. Help for Burnout (RFKC) Keep engaged – don’t disengage Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

28. Help for Burnout (RFKC) Get to know a few kids personally each year Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

29. Help for Burnout (RFKC) Mentor (encourage) a younger (new) staff member

30. Help for Burnout (RFKC) Keep it FUN Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

31. Help for Burnout (RFKC) Remember why you are here (and rekindle any dreams) Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

32. Help for Burnout (RFKC) Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D. Keep close to God

33. Table Discussion Questions  We’ve taken a quick look at BURNOUT:  Contributing Factors or Reasons  Symptoms, and  Recommendations  What other Recommendations would you add to the list of ways to combat BURNOUT? Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

34. Battling BURNOUT Dr. Becca C. Johnson Licensed Psychologist

35. Help for Burnout (RFKC) Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

36. BURNOUT: Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.

37. Help for Burnout: Delegate! Becca C. Johnson, Ph.D.