Understand burnout and learn practical ways to restore balance and feel more in control
A one-day, skills-based workshop designed to help people experiencing chronic stress, overwhelm, exhaustion, or burnout to restore balance, rebuild energy, and develop practical strategies for managing stress in everyday life.
- 100% Bulk Billed
- No Out-of-Pocket Expenses
- Multiple Dates Available
Carefully developed by Lisa Arnold, Clinical Psychologist & Director
"Rest is not a reward you have to earn. You're allowed to slow down, refill your cup, and find a pace that lets you thrive — not just survive."
— Lisa Arnold, Clinical Psychologist
Save your spot
Upcoming workshop dates
Choose the date that suits you best. Places are limited to keep our groups small and supportive.
- 26Aug
Wednesday
10:00PM – 4:00PM
Places availableRegister your interest on Wednesday 26 Aug
5 upcoming dates across 4 months
The effects of burnout
Burnout is more than simply feeling tired. Over time, chronic stress and overwhelm can begin to impact your energy, motivation, mood, concentration, sleep, patience, and overall ability to cope with everyday life.
Many people describe feeling constantly “on,” mentally drained, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or like they are running on empty. Others notice they struggle to switch off, feel increasingly irritable, disconnected, or find themselves pushing through each day without properly recovering.
Burnout can affect anyone. Whether you are balancing work pressures, caring for others, managing family responsibilities, studying, or simply carrying ongoing stress for extended periods of time, the effects can gradually build until your mind and body begin forcing you to slow down.
This workshop is designed to help you better understand the impact chronic stress and burnout can have on the brain, nervous system, emotions, and day-to-day functioning, while learning practical tools and strategies to support recovery, emotional regulation, balance, and long-term wellbeing.
Common experiences with burnout include
On Edge
Feeling constantly on edge or hypervigilant
Overwhelmed
Emotional overwhelm or difficulty regulating emotions
Disconnection
Feeling disconnected, numb, or emotionally shut down
Avoidance
Avoidance of situations, places, people, or memories
Burnout is more than simply feeling tired — over time, chronic stress quietly affects your energy, mood, and ability to cope.
The workshop
About the program
Burnout to Balance is a one-day, skills-based workshop designed for people experiencing chronic stress, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, or burnout.
Many people attending the workshop are balancing demanding work environments, caregiving responsibilities, parenting, study pressures, ongoing stress, or the constant demands of everyday life. Often, people continue pushing through while feeling mentally drained, emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or unable to properly switch off and recover.
This workshop provides a supportive opportunity to step back and better understand the impact stress and burnout can have on the brain, nervous system, emotions, energy levels, and day-to-day functioning, while learning practical strategies to support recovery and long-term wellbeing.
The workshop combines psychoeducation, nervous system regulation strategies, mindfulness, behavioural approaches, and practical coping tools to help reduce overwhelm, improve emotional balance, and develop healthier, more sustainable ways of managing stress in everyday life.
We understand that attending a workshop can feel overwhelming. The workshop has been carefully designed to provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment where you can engage at a pace that feels comfortable for you, with absolutely no pressure to share personal experiences if you don’t wish to.
A good fit
Who this workshop is for
This workshop may be particularly helpful for:
- Feeling drained, overwhelmed, or close to burnout
- Professionals in demanding, high-pressure roles
- Parents and caregivers with little time to recharge
- Frontline and helping professionals carrying stress
- Anyone juggling too much and unable to switch off
Inside the day
What you will learn
Picton Psychology was founded on a simple belief: everyone deserves to feel understood. We've created a calm, welcoming environment where you can slow down, feel safe, and work towards lasting change at your own pace.
- What trauma is and how trauma responses can develop
- How trauma can impact the way you think, feel, and respond to situations
- The neuroanatomy of trauma and how it can affect the brain, nervous system, emotions, and behaviours
- Greater understanding of trauma triggers, stress responses, hypervigilance, avoidance, and emotional shutdown
- Survival responses and practical ways to help regulate the nervous system
Focus points
Expected outcomes
By the end of the Burnout to Balance workshop, you’ll be equipped to:
Recognise the signs
Recognise the signs and impact of chronic stress, overwhelm, and burnout.
Understand your stress
Understand your personal stress responses and how ongoing stress can affect your emotions, energy, and day-to-day functioning.
Catch survival mode early
Feel more aware of when your mind and body are moving into “survival mode” and know how to slow things down before reaching exhaustion.
Regulate and reset
Use practical grounding, regulation, and stress management strategies to feel calmer, more balanced, and better able to cope with everyday pressures.
Build lasting resilience
Leave with practical tools and healthier coping strategies to support ongoing recovery, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.
100% bulk billed through Medicare
These workshops are 100% bulk billed through Medicare with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP), meaning there are no out-of-pocket costs.
A Mental Health Treatment Plan can be arranged through your GP. If you already have a current and valid plan in place, there is no need to obtain a new referral.
Under Medicare, you can access up to 10 individual therapy sessions and 10 group therapy sessions each calendar year. Importantly, attending a workshop does not reduce your access to individual therapy sessions.
Your facilitator
Meet Lisa Arnold
Director / Clinical Psychologist
Lisa Arnold has over 25 years of clinical experience supporting individuals experiencing chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, trauma, and complex mental health presentations.
Lisa developed the Burnout to Balance Workshop after seeing increasing numbers of people struggling with emotional exhaustion, overwhelm, mental fatigue, and the pressure of constantly pushing through daily demands. Through her extensive clinical experience, Lisa understands that burnout often develops gradually, leaving many people feeling emotionally drained, disconnected, irritable, unmotivated, or unable to properly switch off and recover.
Known for her warm, practical, and down-to-earth approach, Lisa has carefully designed this workshop to provide a supportive, structured, and non-judgemental environment where you can better understand stress and burnout, while learning realistic strategies to support recovery and long-term wellbeing.
Rather than providing generic information, the workshop focuses on helping you understand the “why” behind stress, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and burnout, while learning practical tools and strategies that can be realistically applied in everyday life. The workshop draws from a range of evidence-based psychological approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Behavioural Activation, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and psychoeducation, helping you explore different strategies and discover what works best for you.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
When you have a question, chances are someone else has too. Here are answers to the things people most often ask about our workshops.
Yes. Many people attend our workshops alongside individual therapy. The workshop is designed to complement individual psychological treatment by providing additional psychoeducation, practical tools, and coping strategies that can support progress between sessions. The workshop does not replace individual therapy or personalised psychological care. If you’re unsure whether the workshop is suitable for your current situation, our friendly team at Picton Psychology are more than happy to discuss this with you.
The workshop is designed to help you better understand stress and burnout, while learning practical tools and strategies that may support recovery, emotional wellbeing, stress management, and long-term self-management. Many people find the workshop helpful in increasing insight, improving coping strategies, and feeling more balanced, emotionally regulated, and in control moving forward.
There is absolutely no pressure to participate or share personal experiences if you do not feel comfortable doing so. Everyone is encouraged and supported to engage at a pace that feels right for you. Some people prefer to actively participate in discussions, while others feel more comfortable sitting back, listening, and taking in the information — both are completely okay and fully supported throughout the workshop.
The workshop is facilitated in person at Picton Psychology in a small, supportive group setting. We intentionally keep our groups face-to-face, as many people find this creates a more comfortable, connected, and supportive environment for learning and skill-building. Our workshops are also fully bulk billed through Medicare, and current Medicare guidelines for group programs delivered via telehealth are limited to specific rural and remote locations.
We understand that unexpected things can happen, and if you’re unable to attend, we ask for at least 7 days’ notice where possible. Our workshops are intentionally kept small to provide a supportive environment, and Medicare group programs are required to meet specific attendance and billing requirements. Because your place is reserved specifically for you, late cancellations can impact the viability of the workshop for others. For this reason, cancellations made within 7 days of the workshop may still be billed in line with Medicare group therapy guidelines and the consent form provided during onboarding. If something unexpected arises, please contact us as soon as possible so we can discuss your situation and support you where we can.
Our workshops are designed to provide psychoeducation, practical coping strategies, and a supportive environment to help you better understand your symptoms and learn tools that can be applied in everyday life. Many people find workshops helpful as a starting point, alongside individual therapy, or as additional support between sessions. Individual therapy may be more suitable if you are looking for personalised support, ongoing treatment, or a space to explore your experiences in greater depth with a psychologist. Some people choose to attend both, while others begin with the workshop to build understanding and practical skills before deciding whether they would benefit from further individual support. If you are unsure which option may be the best fit, our friendly team are more than happy to help guide you.
Ready to take the next step?
If you feel this workshop may benefit you, we understand that reaching out or trying something new can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Our friendly team at Picton Psychology are more than happy to answer any questions you may have and provide further information about workshop dates, suitability, and the next steps for joining the program. Lisa looks forward to meeting you and supporting you in a safe, supportive, and structured environment, where you can learn practical tools and strategies at a pace that feels comfortable for you.