“Countering Effects of Burnout through Self-Reflection” with Timothy Harrison, Associate Director for CBCT®, Emory University

Timothy Harrison is the Associate Director for CBCT® at Emory University's Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics. While Tim has a master's degree in architecture from Harvard University, he decided in 2014 to dedicate himself full time to teaching and sharing the benefits of CBCT. He oversees the CBCT program, including multiple research initiatives and the rigorous teacher certification process. Tim regularly teaches CBCT nationally and internationally in academic institutions and healthcare settings, and he advises on the tailoring of CBCT for research with populations that have specific circumstances including cancer survivors, veterans with PTSD, HIV+ patients, and Emory medical students. He also enjoys offering CBCT through outreach programs such as in prisons and foster care homes, and to teachers in the Atlanta Public School system.

In this conversation, Tim talks about ​burnout, the reasons for it, its definition, and three main indicators that someone may be experiencing burnout. Most importantly, he discusses the way to counter it through self-reflection. We get into the science behind CBCT, discuss different kinds of empathy, and examine the latest research around compassion and kindness. Tune in to learn more.

Please visit the following links for more information:

Emory Compassion Center - https://compassion.emory.edu/index.html

CBCT Program Overview - https://compassion.emory.edu/cbct-compassion-training/index.html

Upcoming CBCT Public Offerings - https://compassion.emory.edu/cbct-compassion-training/cbct-courses/public.html