KN2: Burnout, Secondary Trauma, and Moral Injury: Similar Faces, Differing Roots and Remedies

Emotional exhaustion, detachment, and ethical distress are all too common in social work, but what's causing them isn't always clear. Is it burnout from chronic overload? Secondary trauma from trauma exposure? Or moral injury from being asked to act against your values? Though these struggles can look alike, their roots and remedies are very different. This interactive session will help social workers recognize the signs of each, understand what drives them, and explore targeted strategies for prevention and healing. Participants will also reflect on their own risk factors and leave with a personalized plan to support resilience, restore meaning in their work, and protect their capacity to care without burning out.