Overview
Burnout is often identified once it has already progressed. However, its earlier stages are frequently overlooked, particularly among individuals who continue to function at a high level while underlying capacity, recovery, and regulation begin to shift.
Join this focused webinar designed to explore the development, recognition, and management of burnout in professional settings.
It will examine:
- how burnout develops over time,
- drawing on contemporary clinical frameworks and applied practice, how burnout presents across cognitive, behavioural, and physiological domains,
- how it can be differentiated from related conditions such as stress, fatigue, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue,
- the impact of sustained occupational demand, cumulative exposure to distress, and
- disruptions to recovery processes, with a focus on professionals working in high-demand environments.
Related activities
This webinar provides an overview and introduction into what interested professionals can expect at the 5-day in-person workshop - Holistic recharge for thriving psychologists: Practical strategies for burnout prevention, Philippines 6-12 July 2026.
APS CPD-Approved
This activity has been assessed against the APS Standards for CPD activities and approved for its education quality. Learn more about the APS CPD Approval process.
Target audience
This webinar is suitable for psychologists, allied health professionals, and individuals interested in gaining a deeper understanding of impulsivity and its impact across both clinical and everyday contexts.
Level of Learning
Foundational/Intermediate. This activity is targeted to those new to the topic and those with some previous learning on the topic.
Professional competencies for psychology
The Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) have updated the Professional competencies for psychology, effective 1 December 2025. This activity addresses Competency 1.
Duration of access
This webinar will be recorded and made available to registered participants at the conclusion of the session. Information on how to access the recording will be provided at the conclusion of the webinar.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this introductory webinar, participants should be able to:
- recognise the key features and contributing factors of burnout across psychological, physiological, and environmental domains,
- distinguish burnout from related conditions such as vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue,
- identify evidence-based approaches to burnout prevention and early intervention, and
- reflect on personal and workplace factors that may influence burnout risk and wellbeing.
Presenter(s)
Dr Yuliya Richard
About the presenter(s)
Dr Yuliya Richard is a clinical psychologist and director of Blue Horizon Counselling, where she works with individuals and clients in her private practice. She holds a PsyD in Health and Clinical Psychology from the University of Newcastle and specialises in emotional, adjustment, and relationship challenges.
She is the creator of Impulsivity.com.au, an online training program supporting individuals struggling with impulsive behaviours, including addiction-related patterns. Originally from Ukraine, Dr Richard’s diverse background includes qualifications in philology, cross-cultural communication, and sociology, alongside extensive experience with charities and NGOs. Her work is guided by a holistic perspective, supporting wellbeing across social, emotional, physical, cultural, occupational, spiritual, and psychological dimensions. She is deeply passionate about empowering individuals to build sustainable wellbeing while fostering longevity and fulfilment in professional life.