Protecting the Advocate: Burnout Prevention and Resilience in Disability Law – NOSSCR 2026 Fall National Conference – Track I (Presented by National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives)

Dr. Robin Lange, Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer | UCEBT

Dr. Robin Lange is the Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer of UCEBT.

• Education & Credentials

Her training history includes trauma-related disorders, personality disorder, women’s health, career development, and posttraumatic resilience.

Dr. Lange has extensive training and experience in evidence-based group psychotherapy and treatments, including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (CBCT), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)

Dr. Lange earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver and completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Salt Lake City VA, specializing in PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other trauma-related conditions. She is a licensed clinical psychologist.

• Professional Involvement

Dr. Lange is a member of professional organizations including the American Psychological Association (APA), the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), the Utah Psychological Association, and the LGBTQ Affirmative Therapist Guild of Utah. In addition to her work at UCEBT, Dr. Lange has been an adjunct clinical psychology professor at the University of Utah since 2014.

• Experience

Dr. Lange specialized in performance enhancement, burnout prevention, and recovery for business owners and executives. She is committed to supporting career development of medical and mental health professionals. Dr. Lange is committed to providing compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of her clients.

SESSION 1 – Protecting the Advocate: Burnout Prevention and Resilience in Disability Law | 1:30pm – 2:30pm

At UCEBT, we provide resiliency training, burnout prevention education, and psychological support services designed to help professionals thrive in high-demand work environments. Given the unique challenges faced by disability representatives and attorneys, including managing emotionally demanding cases, navigating complex systems, maintaining professional effectiveness, and preventing burnout, this session will provide a highly relevant and engaging educational experience focused on mental health, wellness, and burnout prevention. Dr. Lange will also highlight professional sustainability, resilience, stress management, and maintaining effectiveness in emotionally demanding work.