The Self-Care Institute Presents
Resilience Over Burnout:
A Self-Care Program
An in-depth and online self-care experience
with Ami Kunimura, Ph.D., MT-BC
31 CMTE CREDITS
Do you relate to any of these statements?
You’re experiencing burnout, consistent stress, or compassion fatigue
You have a tendency to overwork yourself, have difficulty saying no, or have difficulty setting boundaries
Self-care is difficult because it brings up feelings of guilt
You want to be an effective helping professional without draining yourself
You feel so exhausted at the end of the day even though you love your work
You’re great at helping others but not so great at helping yourself
You can’t seem to keep self-care consistent even though you know you need it
You’re running on empty and still trying to do more
If you do, you are not alone.
And, this program was designed for you.
Resilience Over Burnout: A Self-Care Program
is an in-depth online program that guides professionals
out of burnout and stress cycles through research-based self-care practices

Each online module contains:
- Six video lessons
- Self-reflection exercises
- A self-care assignment
- A guided meditation

- Four 90-minute monthly group coaching calls
- Ask questions, get support, be heard
- Work through current self-care issues and challenges

- Access to Ami’s Meditation Library
- Downloadable MP3 files for any device
- A variety of meditations for self-care and mindfulness
Gain the self-care knowledge and tools you need for burnout prevention:
Identify and understand your burnout risk factors and symptoms
Deepen your understanding of self-care
Learn about what the research says about burnout and stress
Learn research-based self-care practices
Morning and evening self-care
However, we’re not just putting a band-aid on your burnout symptoms. More importantly, we’ll also:
Address the root causes of burnout
Explore the underlying issues that block your self-care
Explore values and belief systems around work and self-care that are not serving you and defining new ones
Address deeper obstacles to self-care such as guilt and self-worth
Identify your blind spots with self-care and burnout
We’re going for long-term change and sustainable self-care, not just short term relief.
And, we’ll get to the good stuff too:
Defining what balance means for you
Getting clarity on what your ideal lifestyle is
Treating yourself with kindness and compassion
Feeling happiness and fulfillment at home and at work
Enjoying life
THE 8 MODULES
Each Module Contains:
Video Lessons
Self-Reflection Exercises
A Self-Care Assignment
A Guided Meditation

SELF-CARE STARTS NOW
Introduction and orientation to the program
How to get the most of the program
A safe space for self-care
My story and your story
Your ideal lifestyle

BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR SELF-CARE
Your foundation for self-care
What is self-care and why it’s essential
What is not self-care – Beware of pseudo self-care
Obstacles to self-care
Your self-care support team
Start your day right

EXPLORING YOUR EXPERIENCE OF BURNOUT AND STRESS
What is burnout?
Risk factors, warning signs, and symptoms of burnout
Conditions that can lead to burnout
What needs to change?
How to unwind at the end of the day

EXPLORING YOUR SELF-CARE VALUES
Exploring the origins of your self-care values
Exploring your current self-care values and beliefs
Guilt and self-care
Redefining your self-care values
Your parameters for success

SELF-CARE AT WORK
Managing your workload and professional role
Your self at work
Caring for your work environment
Compassion at work
Vicarious resilience

SELF-CARE AT HOME
Self-care for your body
Self-care for your mind, emotions, and spirit
Time management
Getting organized
Self-care and relationships
Self-compassion

RESTORATIVE SELF-CARE
Energy management
Forgiveness
Acceptance and letting go
Meditation and mindfulness
Gratitude

SELF-CARE AS A LIFESTYLE
Self-care habits
Willpower and grit
Sustaining self-care: Consistency and accountability
A new approach to work/life balance
Fulfillment and harmony in life and work
You’ll get immediate access to all 8 modules after enrolling
You can start the program anytime
and go through these modules at your own pace
FAQ
Any other questions?
Email support@selfcareinstitute.com
How long will it take to complete the program?
You can take this program at your own pace. There are no designated deadlines, and you can move through the material in a way that works for you.
Most participants complete the program in 4-6 months. However, you can go at your own pace, start anytime you want, and there’s no need to rush through it. You can do what works for you.
Each module contains an average of 75 minutes of recorded video lessons. In addition, you can also expect to spend an average of 75 minutes of independent study for the assignments, reflections, and meditations in each module. This works out to about 2.5 hours per module.
How does enrollment work and what is the cost?
Enrollment opens once a year. Once you enroll, you will get immediate access to the eight modules, and you will create a login and password to access the program content anytime. You’ll also receive lifetime access, which means your membership never expires, and there are no deadlines inside the program.
Enrollment includes:
- Immediate access to the 8 online modules
- Immediate access to the Meditation Library
- 31 CMTE (continuing education) credits upon completion
- Private members only community
- Four 90-minute monthly office hour group coaching calls and recordings
- Lifetime access to the program
Tuition: $597 (you may pay in full, or payment plans are available)
What does it mean to have lifetime access to the program?
This means that as long as the program exists, you’ll have access to it. There are 3 main benefits to this:
1. You don’t have to worry about deadlines or falling behind. You can take the program at your own pace without anxiety about losing access.
2. You can re-take the program as many times as you want to and re-vist the program content at anytime. Participants are encouraged to go through the entire multiple times at different stages in their lives, because your self-care needs will change with your life circumstances.
3. You’ll have access to future versions of this program and updated content. The content in this program will be updated periodically with current self-care research and practices.
Can I get continuing education credits for completing this program?
This program is approved for 31 CMTE credits by the Certification Board of Music Therapists. For CMTE info, click here. This program is not pre-approved by any other professional boards. However, all participants may request a certificate of completion at the end of the program, which you may submit for credit on your own. Please check with your profession’s continuing education guidelines to see if this is possible for you.
What if I don’t like the program? Is it possible to get a refund?
A full refund will be given to any participant who purchased the program, completed the program and assignments, and was not satisfied with the experience. Requests must be sent with completed course materials within 120 days of purchase to qualify for a refund. Partial refunds or partial CMTE credit cannot be granted.
Where does this program take place?
The entire program is online and you can do this in the comfort of your own home or office. You will create a username and password to access the program anytime. The office hour calls are also virtual and you may call in from your computer or your phone.
You can access the program on your computer or we have a free mobile app so you can access the program on your phone.
How do the office hour calls work?
After enrollment closes, all new members will receive a survey to see what days and times work for you. The monthly calls will be scheduled based on what works best for the group. These calls will be recorded in case you are can’t make it, and you can submit questions in advance to be answered on the call. Office hour calls are scheduled once a month for 90-minutes. These are group coaching calls with Ami and you can join in from your computer (where we can all see each other in real time) or call in from your phone. This is a safe space to ask questions, get support, review assignments, or work through current issues regarding self-care.
Who is this program right for?
This program is designed for all helping professionals (anyone working in healthcare, mental health, education, service, wellness, etc.) and is especially helpful for you if you relate to any of the following:
– You’re experiencing burnout or stress and want to make a positive change
– You’re at high risk burnout because of your work situation, tendency to overwork, difficulty saying no, or difficulty setting boundaries
– You want to be able to serve others without draining yourself
– You’re having difficulty practicing self-care because of feelings of guilt
– Maintaining consistent self-care is challenging for you
– You feel like you’re sacrificing their own life and health to help others
– You’re confused about why you feel so drained at the end of the day even though you have a passion for your work
– You’re way nicer to other people than you are to yourself
Click here to read reviews from current members who were a right fit for the program
Who is this program NOT right for?
This program is not a good fit for anyone looking for a quick fix to burnout. This program will take you through a process to find the solutions that are right for you and involves deep self-reflection, which is a process that cannot be rushed.
I’m so busy. I want to do this, but I really don’t have the time.
It’s often when you don’t have the time for self-care that you need it most. Not having enough time is one of the biggest obstacles to self-care, so this program will address this, and cover time management techniques for self-care improvement.
Meet Your Guide
Ami Kunimura, Ph.D., MT-BC
Ami (pronounced ah-me) is the founder of The Self-Care Institute and the creator and facilitator of Resilience Over Burnout: A Self-Care Program. She holds a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine and MA in music therapy.
Ami provides therapeutic support for professionals worldwide experiencing burnout and has presented on self-care and professional burnout at international events and conferences.
Ami has been a board-certified music therapist since 2006, specializing in mental health, trauma, and addictions treatment. Ami has also taught as a lecturer at UCLA and adjunct graduate faculty at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Ami also holds certifications in yoga education with training in mindfulness and meditation.

A Note From Ami (click to open)
As your guide, here are 5 things I will do for you in this program:
1 – I’ll be the calm and encouraging voice that treats you with respect, grace, and patience – with the hope that you will learn to treat yourself this way too.
2 – Help you find a compassionate understanding and awareness of your patterns, behavior and mindset when it comes to burnout, stress, and self-care – and uncover what needs to change.
3 – Guide you through a comprehensive self-exploration process to define and implement healthier beliefs and habits to sustain your long-term self-care.
4 – Provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore and work through your challenges with self-care and celebrate your progress.
5 – Gently, kindly, and consistently push you to reach new experiences of fulfillment, vitality, and joy in life while teaching you practical stress management and burnout prevention tools for the everyday stressors and for life’s bigger challenges.
I was only two years into my career when I first experienced burnout. I was so confused as to why a job I loved was draining me so much, especially so early on in my career. So I left my job and started a private practice because I thought having more freedom would help me avoid burnout. But it just came back in a different way a few years later.
Then, in graduate school, I completed my thesis on burnout and self-care, and immersed myself in self-care and burnout education. I learned that I was not alone in my experiences with burnout and stress, and that there are realistic solutions to live a more balanced life. However, these solutions are not always obvious or easy to maintain.
Although we know we need to take care of ourselves, it’s easy not to. Self-care might seem like a basic life skill. However, it’s often something we need to re-learn as adults, and continually reshape as we move through life. I created this program to help you do this.
When it comes to self-care, there are a couple things I want to clarify:
First, is that self-care is more than just what you do in your free time. Self-care is more than going for a massage or treating yourself to things. Self-care includes your everyday behavior and mindset in regards to how you care for yourself. This involves respecting yourself, not being so hard on yourself, managing your time, allocating your energy, setting boundaries, and honoring your limits so that you can feel alive and present in your own life.
Second, is that I’m not against hard work. I believe in doing the best work you can and making impactful contributions through your work. Self-care doesn’t mean not working hard and working hard doesn’t mean you’re not caring for yourself. I believe that both self-care and hard work can coexist.
Now, take a deep breath in, and exhale.
I created this program to make self-care a lifestyle, and not a struggle for you. My goal for you is that at the end of this program you are kinder to yourself with a greater capacity to truly enjoy your work and your life.
Meet some of the members of Resilience Over Burnout and hear their stories of healing, growth, and progress.
Meet Erin (4 min)
Listen to Erin’s inspiring story of healing from burnout and grief. Erin is a real life example of how we can get through hard things, but that we don’t have to do these hard things alone.
Meet Lucy (8 min)
Listen to Lucy’s story about overcoming burnout, how self-care helped her build a foundation for a thriving business, and how she managed to go through this program while working and planning a wedding
Meet Gloria (5 min)
Listen to Gloria’s self-care journey of finding her voice and feeling more confident and grounded at work
Here’s everything you get when you enroll in
Resilience Over Burnout: A Self-Care Program
Immediate access to the 8 Online Modules
Each module contains video lessons with research-based content, a self-care assignment, and self-reflection exercises.
Immediate access to The Meditation Library
Contains meditations of various lengths for stress relief and relaxation that you can download and listen to anytime.
A support community for members
Access to an online community to stay connected so you don’t have to go through this alone
Live Office Hour Calls with Ami
You’ll get access to optional 4 monthly office hour calls with Ami. This is a safe space to ask questions, get support, and work through current self-care issues.
31 CMTE Credits
This course is approved by CBMT as a 31 credit self-study CMTE course. You’ll receive a certificate upon completion of the program.
Lifetime Unlimited Access
Access the program anytime that’s convenient for you, and at your pace without worrying about deadlines or falling behind. You can also go through this program multiple times and always have access to the content as your go-to self-care resource.
Tuition: $597
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Guarantee: A full refund will be given to any participant who purchased the program, completed the program and assignments, and was not satisfied with the experience. Refund requests must include your reason for refund and completed course materials. Requests must be sent within 120 days of purchase to qualify for a refund.
Statement of relationship to CBMT: Resilience Over Burnout: A Self-Care Program is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 31 credits. The Self-Care Institute #P-160 maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.
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