Resilience in Dentistry Integrative Burnout Prevention and Stress Management for Dental Health Professionals

Resilience in Dentistry Integrative Burnout Prevention and Stress Management for Dental Health Professionals is organized by UCLA School of Dentistry and will be held on Aug 17, 2024 at UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Description:
Recognizing the multifaceted challenges faced by dental professionals, this program goes beyond traditional methods by embracing a comprehensive and integrative perspective. We will explore strategies encompassing mental, emotional, and physical well-being, fostering resilience from a holistic standpoint. From mindfulness practices to effective stress management techniques, this course aims to equip dental professionals with a diverse toolkit for self-care. By embracing a holistic approach, we strive to create a foundation for sustained well-being, enabling you to navigate the demands of dentistry with balance and resilience. Join us on this journey towards a more comprehensive and integrative approach to professional fulfillment and longevity in the dental field.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand and decipher anxiety and the stress response
• Promote and have a deeper understanding of mindfulness
• Learn key considerations to introduce mindfulness in your practice

Topics covered:

• Breathing 4-7-8 exercise
• Introduction of integrative medicine as a philosophy
• Overview of stressors unique to the dental profession
• Introduction to stress response and effects on the body
• Introduction to the relaxation response
• MINDBODY modalities to activate the relaxation response
• Introduction to mindfulness meditation
• Come to your senses mindfulness exercise
• Introduction to deep breathing techniques
• 4-7-8 breathing technique
• Box breathing
• Heart compassion meditation exercise
• Introduction to aromatherapy
• Introduction to adaptogens and herbal medicine