Learning and Serving without Burning Out: Reframing Self-Care for the Clinician
Learning and Serving without Burning Out: Reframing Self-Care for the Clinician
2 hours
The instructors
Overview
This session will explore the concept of "self-care", both for ourselves and our patients. Can self-care be selfish at times, or is it always a key component of building resilience? How do we move forward from this year of mentoring into sustainable practices that can support our well-being? These are similar discussions and practices that we can also be sharing with our patients.
Instructor: Shelly Prosko
What's Included
Registering for this session registers you for the full Year of Mentorship program. Alongside the recording, slides, and written summary from Embracing a Trauma-Based Approach (Part 1), you'll get:
- Every other session in the year — live or recorded, plus its own summary and associated resources
- Two monthly office hours (North America and Europe/South Africa) for live clinical Q&A, recorded if you can't make it live
- Downloadable patient education handouts and infographics
- Full-year access to the discussion forum
See the full program breakdown →
Part of a Year-Long Program
This session is part of Carolyn Vandyken’s Year of Mentorship program.
- Learn from Carolyn Vandyken and an esteemed international group of 12 clinical and academic leaders in pelvic health!
- 2 hours every other Thursday from January 14 - December 16, 2027 (excluding July and August)
- Monthly Office Hours on the first Sunday of every month
- A discussion forum on Embodia where you can ask questions and have meaningful discussions with participants in the program throughout the year. Participants from the 2026 cohort will be invited to join the forum.
- Throughout the year-long mentorship, you will be paired with a lab partner and will present case studies to each other.
- Bring your own partner (a colleague or friend) to each receive 25% off the program cost. Visit the bundle page for full pricing details.
Registration is available for the full program only; individual sessions cannot be purchased separately. Visit the bundle page to learn more and register.
The instructors
PT, C-IAYT, PCAYT
Shelly has been helping people recover and flourish since 1998 as a physiotherapist, yoga therapist, educator, author and pioneer of PhysioYoga, blending evidence-informed body-mind-breath-spirit-heart centered practices and principles, such as yoga, into physiotherapy with a focus on chronic pain, pelvic health, compassion in healthcare and professional burnout. She is on faculty at several therapy programs, presents at medical conferences globally, contributes to academic research and writing, provides classes, courses and resources for the general population, and offers continuing education courses and mentorship for professionals.
She considers herself a lifelong student and emphasizes the immense value gained from clinical experience and learning from those she serves, the professionals she teaches, and the colleagues with which she collaborates.
Shelly is the co-editor/author of the book Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain and has authored numerous book chapters in a variety of rehabilitation textbooks.
She maintains a clinical practice in Sylvan Lake, Alberta and believes compassion (including self-compassion), meaningful connections, spending time in nature and sharing joy are powerful contributors to rehab and well-being.
Visit www.PhysioYoga.ca to learn more.