The burn-out problem among participation practitioners
Moderator: Jac Jakubowski, the Trop Group
Time: 1. Day (Thursday, May 28.), hrs.15:45-17:45
Location: III floor, zone A
Theoretically you know why you have been doing what you are doing and you still believe that it all makes sense. However, the more participatory processes you have been involved in, the more often you discover that your enthusiasm towards participation evaporates…. Does it sound familiar?
This session should be helpful in coping with the burn-out symptoms and being less motivated towards day-to-day participation activities, which is not always easy, simple and comfortable.
Of course not only participation practitioners are faced with doubts and the burn-out problem, but it is important for them to talk about it and support one another.
Two hours will not suffice to crack the problem, but we should try to use that time the best we can to work on the approach towards the burn-out issue through focusing on empathy and strengths.
We welcome those not only passionate about civic participation, but for whom this has been a career path and who are experienced in conducting participatory processes, particularly those demanding and not always successful.