Melissa L. Holland, PhD, is a Professor of School Psychology at the California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) and has a private practice specializing in work with children, adolescents, and adults. She is both a licensed clinical psychologist and a certified school psychologist. Dr. Holland has researched and published extensively in the area of mental health on various topics, including emotional and behavioral problems in children, mindfulness interventions, telehealth services, and trauma and homelessness. She also presents workshops at regional and national conferences on the topic of mental health and acts as a consultant in schools and in the medical field, including veterinary settings, focused on burnout and trauma-informed practices.

Stephen E. Brock, PhD, NCSP, LEP, is a Professor and the School Psychology Program Coordinator at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS). He is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and Licensed Educational Psychologist, who worked for 18 years as a school psychologist in California before joining the CSUS faculty. Dr. Brock is a past president of the National Association of School Psychologists, and has researched and published extensively in the area of mental health crisis interventions. He also presents workshops at regional, national and international conferences on the topic of mental health and acts as a consultant to schools around the world.

Taylor Oren, EdS, APCC, is trained in school psychology and clinical psychology. She has worked in a variety of educational and community-based settings including foster care, hospital and substance abuse treatment, homeless rehabilitation, and primary and secondary schools. Her research has included the impact of trauma among homeless youth populations with implications for increased social-emotional learning opportunities. Ms. Oren also presents at local, state, and national conferences on secondary traumatic stress in the school setting and focuses on individual and systems-level prevention and intervention.

Outlines techniques for prevention and early intervention in trauma related employment stress and burnout

Describes the use of interventions for individuals and employers for those experiencing symptoms of trauma related employment stress and burnout in the helping professions

Provides resources for assessing burnout and trauma-related employment stress

Chapter 1. Introduction to Burnout and Trauma Related Employment Stress.- Chapter 2. Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Practices.- Chapter 3. Mindfulness and Acceptance Practices.- Chapter 4. Defusion and Cognitive Techniques.- Chapter 5. Commitment: Values and Professional Goal Setting.- Chapter 6. Organizational Strategies for Addressing Burnout and Trauma Related Employment Stress.- Chapter 7. Assessment, Resources, and Conclusion.