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Abstract

Counseling is one of the top 20 fastest growing jobs, with a projected increase of 17% over the next decade. With so many new counselors entering the field, there is an elevated need for leaders who can train them. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024). Burnout is found in counseling leadership but has not been adequately researched. Past research has suggested that skills of resilience can buffer the effects of burnout. In this study, 20 surveys will be sent to UNI counseling leaders to measure their levels of stress, resilience, and burnout. Hypothesized results include 1) a positive correlation between stress and burnout and 2) relationship between stress and burnout moderated by resilience. Resilience can be taught so there are implications for training leaders to be successful despite high levels of stress.

Start Date

7-11-2025 11:00 AM

End Date

7-11-2025 1:00 PM

Event Host

Graduate Studies, University of Northern Iowa

Faculty Advisor

Priyanka Jha

Department

Department of Family, Aging, & Counseling

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Nov 7th, 11:00 AM Nov 7th, 1:00 PM

Resilience and Burnout in Counseling Leadership

Counseling is one of the top 20 fastest growing jobs, with a projected increase of 17% over the next decade. With so many new counselors entering the field, there is an elevated need for leaders who can train them. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024). Burnout is found in counseling leadership but has not been adequately researched. Past research has suggested that skills of resilience can buffer the effects of burnout. In this study, 20 surveys will be sent to UNI counseling leaders to measure their levels of stress, resilience, and burnout. Hypothesized results include 1) a positive correlation between stress and burnout and 2) relationship between stress and burnout moderated by resilience. Resilience can be taught so there are implications for training leaders to be successful despite high levels of stress.