The Self-Care Institute Presents
Resilience Over Burnout:
A Self-Care Program
An in-depth & online self-care experience
with Ami Kunimura, Ph.D., MT-BC
Approved by CBMT for 31 CMTE Credits
Approved by NCTRC for 26 CE Hours
Enrollment is Currently Closed
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A fully online and self-paced course
You’ll get immediate access upon enrolling
Do you relate to any of these statements?
You’re experiencing burnout, consistent stress, or exhaustion
You tend to overwork yourself or struggle with setting boundaries and saying no
You want to be an effective helping professional without draining yourself
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 self-care knowledge and tools 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 effective research-based self-care practices and establish sustainable routines
We’re not just putting a band-aid on your burnout symptoms. We’ll also:
Address the root causes of burnout
Explore and redefine values and belief systems around work and self-care
Address deeper obstacles to self-care such as guilt and self-worth
Identify what needs to change
And, we’ll get to what really matters:
Getting clarity on what well-being means for you
Truly treating yourself with kindness and compassion
Feeling happiness and fulfillment at home and at work
Enjoying life
We’ll aim for long-term change and sustainable self-care, not just short-term relief.
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?
This course will take about 26 hours to complete.
Most participants complete the program in 3-6 months. Some participants have completed this program in less than a week and some participants have taken it slowly over a year.
You can take this program at your own pace, start anytime you want, and there’s no need to rush through it.
There are also no designated deadlines, and you’ll get lifetime access to this course so that you can move through the material in a way that works for you.
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 access 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
- 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?
Yes. For music therapists, this course is approved by CBMT for 31 CMTE credits. Click here for more specific CMTE info.
For recreation therapists, this course is approved by NCTRC for 2.6 CEUs, or 26 session hours.
For all other professionals, we provide certificates of completion for general continuing education credit. Please check with your continuing education board to see if this course will be accepted as continuing education for your profession.
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. 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 for you to access the program on your mobile device.
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 four monthly calls will be scheduled based on what works best for the group. Attendance is not required. These calls will be recorded 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 on Zoom with Ami and you can join in from your computer 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 may be 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 for 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 your 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 love 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 want to do this, but I'm so busy and don't have 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, and this program will address this, and cover time management techniques for self-care improvement.
You also do not have to start this program right away and can take it at your own pace. However, if this does not feel feasible for you, enrollment opens once a year and you’re welcome to get on the wait list to join during the next enrollment period.
Meet Your Guide
Ami Kunimura, Ph.D., MT-BC
Ami (pronounced ah-me) is the founder of The Self-Care Institute. She holds a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine and MA in music therapy.
Ami provides therapeutic support for individuals and organizations with burnout prevention, stress management, and sustainable self-care.
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Ami blends science and compassion to support resilience and whole-person well-being. Ami’s approach integrates research-based practices, trauma-informed care, and humanistic and transpersonal psychology.
Ami has been a board-certified music therapist since 2006, and has taught as a lecturer at UCLA and adjunct graduate faculty at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Saybrook University.
Ami was born and raised in Hawaii, and splits her time between Southern California and The Big Island of Hawaii.
A Note From Ami (click to open)
I was only two years into my music therapy career when I first experienced burnout. I was 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.
In my Ph.D. studies, I completed my dissertation on how people move from a state of burnout to a state of well-being. I explored how burnout can create opportunities for transformation, and my work now centers around supporting people with moving out of burnout and into a more fulfilling life.
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 relearn as adults, and continually reshape as we move through our lives and careers in the changing social landscape. I created this program to help you do this.
When it comes to self-care, here are two points 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 regard 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. 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.
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 with patience and care, we’ll 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, while teaching you practical stress management and burnout prevention tools for everyday stressors and for life’s bigger challenges.
5 | Gently, kindly, and consistently push you to prioritize your needs, reach new experiences of fulfillment, and bring more vitality and joy into your life.
Now, take a deep breath in, and exhale.
I created this program to make self-care a lifestyle, and not a struggle for you. This is about your long-term well-being, happiness, and career longevity. 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.
Continuing Education Opportunities
This course is open to all professionals.
We’ll provide a certificate of completion for each participant who finishes the course.
Music Therapists
Approved by CBMT
for 31 CMTE credits
Recreation Therapists
Pre-approved by NCTRC
for 2.6 CEUs, or 26 session hours
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.
Live Office Hour Calls with Ami
You’ll get access to 4 monthly office hour calls with Ami for additional support and to work through current self-care issues. These calls are optional and you’ll also get access to the recordings.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved by CBMT for 31 CMTE credits and by NCTRC for 26 CE hours (2.6 CEUs). You’ll receive a certificate upon completion of the program.
Lifetime Unlimited Access
Access the program anytime and take it at your pace without worrying about deadlines or being 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
Enrollment is Currently Closed
Doors open once a year
Enrollment is Currently Closed
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Questions?
Contact us using the form at the bottom of this page
Or email support@selfcareinstitute.com
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.
This continuing education session content is pre-approved by NCTRC for 26 CE hours (2.6 CEUs).
Feedback from Our Alumni
This course has been instrumental in helping me reestablish better balance in my lifestyle by restructuring my habits and mindset around self-care.
This course was life-changing and so applicable. This is truly one of the top CMTE courses I have taken in my 50+ years as a music therapist.
I thoroughly enjoyed taking this course and it has provided substantial benefit to my self-care habits and lifestyle.
The course helped me to establish daily self-care routines, develop an awareness of my limits, and recognize when I need to implement self-care. Now, I can be proactive in avoiding burnout and continue to grow into my best self.
I learned a lot about myself throughout this program including that I can make small, effective changes to my daily life that improve my self care and that I am capable of giving myself the same care and compassion that I so easily give to my spouse, my kids, my friends, and my clients.
Highly recommended for exploring various ways of combating mental and emotional stress. especially for those who may deal with difficult populations such as hospice.
With the self care tools and awareness I have gained in this program I feel that I can safely take on a few more sessions and still be able to take care of myself and my family. I am so grateful for this course and I am really glad I took my time and really focused on this.
This experience felt both informative and peaceful. While the information was evidence-based and well researched, it was presented in a way that didn’t feel too clinical. It made me WANT to do well and felt less like a “class” and more like a discussion and deep self-exploration
It’s an in-depth, well researched, and compassionate program. I learned so much about burnout and most importantly, I learned the language and reflection tools to learn about my own experience in order to make some positive changes. It gives you the tools to use your whole life, not just once the program is over.
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