(Daytime Session) The Neuroscience of Stress:
Evidence-Based Tools to Prevent Burnout

Presented by Katie Cooper

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Description

This daytime session provides a recording of the live evening webinar along with a real-time Q&A with the instructor.

Despite increased awareness, chronic stress and burnout remain widespread among healthcare professionals, impacting mental health, physical well-being, and quality of care delivery. This webinar explores the neuroscience of how stress affects the brain and body and, more importantly, equips practitioners with evidence-based tools for daily regulation and stress relief.

Participants will explore the science behind stress responses, recognize signs of burnout, and examine how to activate the parasympathetic nervous system using evidence-based techniques shown to help healthcare practitioners recover more effectively and prevent burnout. The session includes opportunities to practice nervous system regulation strategies, apply them to realistic clinical scenarios, and develop a plan for consistent nervous system regulation.

Designed for all healthcare practitioners, this practical, interactive webinar empowers participants to translate knowledge into action, helping restore calm and build long-term resilience

Instructor

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Katie Cooper, MS, OTR/L, NBC-HWC

Katie Cooper is an Occupational Therapist and Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach with over 17 years of experience across diverse clinical settings, including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient settings, and in-home care. She has a deep passion for working with individuals with neurological conditions, including…

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Learning Objectives

  • Examine the effects of chronic stress on the brain, nervous system, and overall well-being of healthcare professionals
  • Distinguish personal stress responses and patterns that may contribute to burnout
  • Practice evidence-based strategies to regulate the nervous system and reduce the physiological effects of stress
  • Plan a personalized daily routine to incorporate practical stress-relief techniques into clinical practice

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

1:00pm–1:15pm
The Neuroscience of Stress
1:15pm–1:35pm
Resetting the Nervous System to Prevent Burnout
1:35pm–1:45pm
Sustaining Resilience: From Awareness to Action
1:45pm–1:50pm
Break
1:50pm–2:05pm
Q&A Session

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Details

  • February 25, 2026
  • 1:00pm-2:05pm EST
    • PTs/PTAs, Intermediate
    • OTs/OTAs, Intermediate
    • ATs, Advanced
    • SLPs, Intermediate
    • Nurses, Intermediate
  • Register soon to secure your spot!

* Available February 25

Disclaimer

Katie Cooper, instructor for this educational event, receives compensation from Medbridge for this course. No one with the ability to control content has relevant relationship(s) to disclose, with the exception of Katie Cooper, who has a relationship with Fullscript, which was mitigated.

Accreditation

Requirements

To receive CEU credit all disciplines must attend the webinar for the full duration, complete the quiz with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the participant survey.

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