March 12, 2024 from 12 to 1 p.m.
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Dr. Megan Hays is an associate professor and licensed clinical psychologist in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. Dr. Hays received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Florida and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in rehabilitation psychology in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of PM&R. She is board certified in the specialty of rehabilitation psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology and is a fellow of the American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. She also serves on the board of directors for the American Board of Rehabilitation Psychology and the American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. In addition to Dr. Hays’ clinical practice – which involves the psychological assessment and treatment of adults with a wide range of medical trauma – she serves as the Director of Education for the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness. In this role she supports the UAB Medicine community by providing a variety of wellness services and developing wellness programming and resources for employees. Dr. Hays received the UAB Dean’s Excellence Award in Service for her work focused on the wellbeing of healthcare workers.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the multilevel factors that contribute to burnout and distress in lawyers.
2. Understand signs of burnout and distress in yourself as well as colleagues.
3. Learn evidence-based strategies for managing stress and burnout related to the workplace to improve overall well-being.
4. Explore practical tips for finding joy in your job again while working in a helping profession during challenging times.