Discover what work overwhelm really is — and why it's so different from everyday stress or burnout! Join Counselling Psychologist Dr. Vicki Mackay as she reframes overwhelm not as a personal failure, but as a signal worth listening to. You'll walk away with a fresh perspective and genuine hope that there is a real way through it.

Are you a high achiever whose drive is starting to feel like a burden? In this powerful session, Dr. Vicki Mackay unpacks the most common form of work overwhelm and reveals why perfectionists and people-pleasers are especially vulnerable. You'll learn three practical, immediately useful steps to protect your energy and build a sustainable pace that lets you thrive.

If you've noticed yourself becoming distant, cynical, or simply less able to care the way you used to — this video is for you! Dr. Vicki Mackay explains why empathic, passionate people in caregiving and people-facing roles are especially prone to emotional detachment, and why it's absolutely not a character flaw. Discover four actionable steps to replenish your emotional reserves and reconnect with the work — and the people — you love.

When your workplace consistently asks you to act against your core values, the toll can be devastating — but there is a path forward! Dr. Vicki Mackay dives into one of the most corrosive forms of overwhelm, including moral injury, and shares four clear-eyed strategies for navigating it with integrity. Learn how to name the source of your discomfort, assess whether it's temporary or ongoing, and make intentional decisions that protect both your values and your wellbeing.

Toxic workplace relationships can leave you exhausted, anxious, and second-guessing yourself — and in this session Dr. Vicki Mackay tackles the issue head-on! Discover why psychological safety is essential, how your fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response may be shaping your reactions, and five practical steps to take back your power. You'll leave with tools for setting relational boundaries, seeking support, and honestly reflecting on your own role in the dynamic.

Did you know burnout can come from doing too little of the work that genuinely engages you? Dr. Vicki Mackay introduces the phenomenon of "rust-out" — that quiet, draining feeling of being underused, unstimulated, and stuck. You'll learn three energising strategies to reconnect with your purpose, advocate for yourself, and turn a stagnant season into a launchpad for something better.

When your hardest work seems to change nothing, it's natural to start pulling back — but Dr. Vicki Mackay is here to help you find your way back to hope! In this eye-opening session, she explains learned helplessness and why it's a response to your environment, not a personality flaw. Discover three powerful ways to rebuild your sense of agency, connect with others who truly understand, and rediscover the impact of your efforts.

Welcome to a beautifully grounding mindfulness exercise drawn from both CBT and ACT! Dr. Vicki Mackay guides you through a short, gentle practice designed to bring honest awareness to what's happening in your body and mind right now — no fixing required. You'll discover how staying with discomfort, rather than running from it, unlocks the clarity you need to decide what to change next.

The story running in the background of your mind might be making things harder than it needs to be — and Dr. Vicki Mackay is about to show you how to rewrite it! Learn to spot classic unhelpful thinking patterns like catastrophising, black-and-white thinking, and jumping to conclusions, then walk through a step-by-step CBT exercise to challenge them. You'll leave knowing that thoughts are interpretations, not facts — and that you have far more authorship over your inner narrative than you think.

Acceptance is one of the most misunderstood ideas in psychology — and in this liberating ACT session, Dr. Vicki Mackay sets the record straight! Discover why so much of our suffering comes from resisting what we cannot control, then practise a simple exercise to redirect that energy toward what you actually can change. You'll walk away with a powerful statement to return to whenever struggle arises, and a new sense of steadiness in the face of overwhelm.

Your values are the compass that guides you through life — but when you're overwhelmed, it's easy to lose sight of them entirely! In this inspiring session, Dr. Vicki Mackay walks you through a reflective exercise to clarify what truly matters to you and identify small, concrete steps to start living in alignment today. Get ready to experience the quiet accomplishment that comes from moving — even slightly — in the direction of what matters most.

When worries pile up and start circling, this structured CBT technique gives them somewhere to go! Dr. Vicki Mackay teaches a simple four-step approach to externalise your worries, contain them to a dedicated window each day, and transform them from looming threats into actionable next steps. You'll finish feeling lighter, clearer, and more in control — with a practical tool you can return to again and again.

Loose boundaries are one of the most reliable pathways to burnout — but Dr. Vicki Mackay is here to help you draw yours with confidence! Learn why boundaries feel so hard for people-pleasers and perfectionists, and discover practical language for holding a limit without ever needing to say the word "no." You'll walk away with concrete scripts and a fresh perspective: boundaries aren't walls — they're the conditions under which you can truly thrive.

Even when a situation feels impossible, you are never without choices — and Dr. Vicki Mackay is going to prove it! In this empowering final session, she unpacks four clear approaches for deciding what to do when you feel stuck: leaving, staying and changing what you can, staying and practising acceptance, or relying on emotion control strategies. You'll leave the programme with clarity, confidence, and the profound realisation that choosing deliberately is itself a form of empowerment.