Beyond Burnout: Nervous System Regulation as the Missing Foundation of Practitioner Wellbeing

Description

This course is a live, interactive webinar held on January 22, 2027, from 1pm-2:30pm Eastern Standard Time.

This webinar does not offer CE Credits.

Registration closes at midnight (EST) the day before the event

Mental health professionals spend their days helping clients manage emotional distress, yet often have little time or support to regulate their own nervous systems. What if supporting practitioner wellbeing isn't only about managing stress, but also about strengthening the body's capacity to recover from it?

Moving from one emotionally demanding encounter to the next can leave practitioners with little opportunity to reset. This free live webinar explores nervous system regulation as a foundational skill for supporting practitioner wellbeing and building a more sustainable career in mental health.

Led by Sally Al-Rawi, an undergraduate psychology researcher at Wayne State University and Founder and CEO of CognivraX™, this session brings together emerging research and practical innovation in practitioner wellbeing. She is developing CognivraX™, a patent-pending Adaptive Nervous System Regulation Platform for mental health professionals, focused on helping them manage occupational stress and strengthen their capacity for regulation. CognivraX™ was also a top-three finalist in the "Incubating BIG Psychological Innovation" pitch session at the American Psychological Association's 2026 Convention.

Drawing on emerging research and her experience building CognivraX™, Sally introduces a science-informed framework for understanding how nervous system regulation relates to occupational burnout. Rather than focusing exclusively on conventional stress-management strategies, she examines regulation as an ongoing capacity that practitioners can cultivate throughout their workday. The session connects underlying physiological processes with practical considerations for supporting recovery during emotionally demanding clinical work.

Participants will explore the science of nervous system regulation and its relationship to stress, recovery, and practitioner well-being. The discussion examines how repeated emotional demands and limited recovery opportunities can affect clinicians over time. Additional attention is given to the potential role of nervous system regulation in practitioner well-being and long-term professional sustainability. Through the lens of CognivraX™, participants will also consider how emerging approaches to adaptive regulation may help practitioners notice and respond to how they feel during the workday.

As part of Telehealth Certification Institute’s commitment to supporting our community, we are offering this non-CE webinar as a complimentary resource. We invite you to pause your clinical day and discover a new perspective on strengthening your body's capacity to recover from occupational stress.

Why Attend This Webinar?

• Look Beyond Traditional Burnout Strategies: Explore why nervous system regulation deserves attention alongside familiar approaches to stress management and self-care, particularly in professions characterized by sustained emotional demands.
• Connect Science to Everyday Clinical Work: Gain insight into the relationship between physiological regulation, recovery, and practitioner functioning through a research-informed perspective that addresses the realities of mental health practice.
• Explore an Emerging Approach to Practitioner Wellbeing: Learn from a researcher and mental health technology founder developing adaptive regulation tools designed around practitioners' needs, with a focus on supporting wellbeing and long-term professional sustainability.

Supporting clients through emotional challenges requires sustained attention, empathy, and psychological presence. Understanding how to support your own nervous system can offer a valuable new perspective on maintaining those capacities without overlooking your wellbeing. Join this free live webinar to explore how nervous system regulation may become a more intentional part of your professional life and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable approach to clinical practice.

Format and Access

This course is a live, interactive webinar.

Course Details

Schedule: (listed in Eastern Standard Time)

• 1:00 pm - 1:35 pm Lecture
• 1:35 pm - 1:45 pm Q&A
• 1:45 pm - 2:20 pm Lecture
• 2:20 pm - 2:30 pm Q&A

How to Attend: 

Course access and completion instructions.

Who Should Attend: 

This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.

Teaching Methods: 

This is a live, interactive webinar. Enrollment includes access to live event(s) but does not include recordings of the presentations.

Instructor and Disclosures

Instructor

About Sally Al-Rawi

Sally Al-Rawi is an undergraduate psychology researcher at Wayne State University and the Founder & CEO of CognivraX™, a patent-pending Adaptive Nervous System Regulation Platform helping mental health practitioners regulate their nervous systems and prevent occupational burnout.

Her work is grounded in both research and lived experience as a caregiver who navigated a fragmented mental health system firsthand.

CognivraX™ has since been named a top-3 finalist in the APA's BIG Innovation incubator and won first place at a Detroit pitch competition. Sally continues to lead CognivraX™ through institutional research partnerships and pilot programs focused on sustainable, evidence-informed practitioner well-being, and also serves as President of TEDxWayneStateU.

Disclosure Statement: 

There are no reported conflicts of interest to disclose.

CE Hours

This webinar does not offer CE credits, just great content.

Participants may request a printed version of their certificate of attendance to be delivered by mail. A shipping/handling fee of $6.95 will be charged per request. Shipping internationally may require an additional charge.

Agreement

By registering for this event you are agreeing to the following:

• 24 hour notice is required if you are not able to make it to a live event. Recordings are not provided to webinar registrants.
• To update and test using Zoom.us/test before the event to ensure you are ready for the event.
• Since this is a live interactive event it means that your interaction during the event is expected.  Your name and image will be visible to other participants during the live event. You will NOT be included in any recording made.
• An evaluation must be completed within one week of the event.
• Respect all other participants during the event as though you would if you were sitting with the other attendees at a conference table:
  • Dress appropriately
  • Be in a private location void of distractions
  • Do not multitask
  • Do not drive during an event
  • Remain on mute unless you are sharing with the group

Accommodations and Policies

Close Captioning is available for live webinars and recorded video presentations.

You can click on the following links to view our policies:

• Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities.
• Cancellation Policy
• Grievance Policy
• Support Options
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