August 30, 2024 by Lydia Hicks
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As reported in the article, “AT Burnout Addressed,” on p. 52 of the August/September NATA News, it’s important for ATs to prevent burnout because they are the drivers of their patients’ complete care.
To help athletic trainers navigate burnout, here are some NATA resources for members to support themselves and their peers.
INFORGRAPHICS
NATA ATs CARE RESOURCES
The following are some of the various burnout prevention and stress management resources on the ATs Care webpage available to NATA members.
- Critical Incident Stress Management Handout
- Video library where ATs Care members share their personal experiences with a critical incident
- Post-Event Self Care Guidelines
NATA TIMELY TOPICS
- “Being Selfish to Become Selfless”
- “Four Principles to Live By – The Life of an Athletic Trainer”
- “Learning to Rebalance Balance – The Retired AT Experience”
NATA NEWS ARTICLES
Here is a sampling of NATA News articles published to support ATs’ self-care.
- “A Safe Haven for Athletic Trainers,” May 2024
- “Examining Stress Management,” February 2023
- “Five Years of Peer-to-Peer Support,” May 2023
- “New JAT Issue Focuses on Work-Life Balance,” March 2022
NATA NOW ARTICLES
Explore NATA Now articles published online in support of ATs’ mental health and burnout prevention.