Colleague with burnout? Workshop for teams
When a colleague suffers from burnout, it affects the entire team. In this workshop, the team learns how to offer support, maintain contact during the absence, and provide good support upon return.
Support for the whole teamwith care for the colleague and for each other
How as a team you take care of a colleague and of each other.
What is burnout?
What happens during a burnout and why recovery takes time.
Recognising the signals
Recognising and discussing early signs among colleagues.
Supporting a colleague
What helps and what is better not to do in contact with a colleague who is absent.
Contact during absence
How to keep the team involved without putting pressure on them.
Take care of yourself and the team
The colleagues who take on extra work deserve attention as well.
Has a colleague gone missing?
Request the workshop; we will tailor it to your situation.
A difficult situation, tackled together
Our trainers have a therapeutic background and are familiar with the HR context. This gives the team a sense of security, with respect for the colleague who is leaving.
Recognisable
We work with situations from everyday work practice.
Practical techniques
Participants go home with exercises that they can immediately apply.
With depth
Our trainers have a therapeutic background and know what really matters.
How does the workshop go?
Pre-adjustment
In a preliminary meeting, we will align the content with your team, your context, and recognisable practical examples.
The workshop
An interactive workshop in which theory, exercises and practical examples alternate. Participants immediately start working on concrete tools.
Apply and follow up
Participants translate the insights into their own practice. Where requested, we provide follow-up or a follow-on process.
Practical information
Location and duration
This workshop can be organised on-site or in-house. We provide a half-day workshop. Variations on this are of course possible.
Target group
This workshop is ideal for managers, supervisors, HR managers, confidential advisers and prevention advisors.
Tailor-made
We tailor the content and examples to suit your organisation and team.
Frequently asked questions
How do you deal with a colleague with burnout?
Show understanding, maintain calm communication without putting pressure on the other person, and respect what the colleague wants to share. A gradual build-up is helpful when returning.
What are the signs of burnout in a colleague?
For example, persistent fatigue, withdrawal from contact, irritability, forgetfulness, and a lack of enjoyment in work.
Who is the workshop for?
For teams and managers where a colleague is absent or returning after a burnout.
Can the workshop be held in-house?
Yes. The workshop can be organised at your premises or at a location of your choice, tailored to your team.
Interested in getting started?
Request the workshop without obligation. Together we will discuss how to tailor it to suit your team.