Self-Care and Burnout Prevention Supporting Students - SESSION 2 of 4

As part of the IE Mental Health Awareness Month, this training is exclusively designed for IE staff and faculty who work closely with students and wish to strengthen their skills in self-care, burnout prevention, and student support.

Working in higher education often involves sustained emotional demands, complex interpersonal dynamics, and challenging conversations with students. This therapist-led training offers a practical and reflective space to explore how to maintain sustainable working rhythms while supporting students effectively and responsibly.

The training consists of a 4-session programme, delivered as one-hour sessions across four different days, to allow for continuity and integration over time:

• Tuesdays in February

• Dates: February 3, 10, 17, and 24

• Time: 13:00–14:00

Participants are expected to attend all four sessions, either in person or online, as the content is progressive and interconnected.

The programme is structured around two core areas:

Self-care and burnout prevention
Understanding personal vulnerabilities, emotional triggers, and stress responses, while developing sustainable routines and assertive communication strategies within the academic context.

Conflict management and student support
Practical tools for managing difficult conversations with students, addressing challenging behaviours, and navigating conflict in a clear, respectful, and well-boundaried way.

Sessions will combine theory with role-plays and case consultation, allowing participants to reflect on real situations from their professional context and apply concrete communication tools.