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Dentist Stress Management: From Burnout to Balance

Mastering Self-Leadership in Modern Dental & Healthcare Practice

With Ms. Sonja Pfeiffer – Licensed Psychoanalyst & Healthcare Burnout Specialist (Germany)

Date: 1st December 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, NH-66, Kuntikana, Mangaluru - 575 004 

Participation: Free registration and on-spot entry available.
Open to all – undergraduate and postgraduate students, fresh graduates, practising dentists, nurses, and healthcare professionals.

About the Speaker – Ms. Sonja Pfeiffer

Ms. Sonja Pfeiffer is a licensed psychoanalyst and depth-psychological therapist accredited by the German Ministry of Health (Kassenzulassung). She is the founder of Praxis Klinik Sonja Pfeiffer, a certified psychotherapy clinic providing care under Germany’s national healthcare system.

With dual qualifications in Social Pedagogy and Social Work, Sonja brings over 15 years of clinical and educational experience in helping healthcare professionals overcome emotional exhaustion, burnout, and work-life imbalance. Her expertise lies in burnout pre-identification, resilience building, and the application of psychological insights in medical practice.

She has guided hundreds of dentists, doctors, and nurses to restore clarity, strengthen emotional resilience, and build sustainable work habits that align with purpose and balance.

Lecture Abstract

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, burnout has become the hidden epidemic among clinicians. Dentists, nurses, and medical professionals often find themselves trapped in the cycle of perfectionism, overcommitment, and self-neglect.

This transformative workshop offers a roadmap to recognize early warning signs of burnout, understand the psychological mechanisms behind overworking, and rebuild a foundation of mental clarity and emotional balance.

Participants will explore practical tools and reflective exercises to manage boundaries, enhance focus, and reclaim their inner motivation. Additionally, the session introduces sustainable digital documentation systems (like PMS) to simplify workflows and authentic digital branding strategies that grow a practice without draining one’s energy.

This is not just for those on the edge—it’s for every healthcare professional who wants to thrive without burning out.

Who Should Attend

• Practising Dentists & Dental Specialists
• Dental Practice Owners & Managers
• Nurses and Allied Healthcare Workers
• Clinical Support Staff & Coordinators
• Professionals facing long hours, multitasking, or emotional fatigue

10 Key Takeaways

1. Identify early warning signs of burnout in yourself and your team
2. Understand the psychology behind control and overworking habits
3. Learn effective interventions when burnout begins
4. Set healthy personal and professional boundaries
5. Develop emotional detachment without losing empathy
6. Build sustainable daily routines to maintain focus and calm
7. Learn to trust the process instead of chasing perfection
8. Simplify your clinical life with structured PMS documentation
9. Explore energy-efficient digital branding and authentic promotion
10. Reconnect with your purpose and rediscover joy in your work

Key Topics Covered

• Root causes of burnout in healthcare settings
• “Superhero Syndrome” – why doing it all alone leads to collapse
• Breaking the cycle of perfectionism, fear, and control
• The art of emotional hygiene and boundary setting
• Managing time, emotions, and expectations effectively
• Aligning your work with meaning—not just financial success
• Leveraging PMS for clarity, documentation, and reflection
• Smart digital branding for mental and professional sustainability
• Building a lasting, values-driven healthcare career
• Collective healing and peer support within clinical teams

 

 

 

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