Surviving Compassion Fatigue
Surviving Compassion Fatigue
* on-demand training
This training is designed to address the self-care needs of those serving children, youth and adults facing and impacted by traumatic life events. Participants are encouraged to verbalize their understanding and connectedness to the multiple aspects of compassion fatigue. By taking a self-inventory, participants will see first-hand the levels of stress they experience. The group will look at several tools and techniques to circumvent the most challenging aspects of compassion fatigue and to be able to regain a state of neuro-physiological (mind-body) regulation, recovery and resilience.
Objectives
- Recognize the role of stress in relation to anger, emotions and behavior.
- Learn potential health risk factors and how to reduce/mitigate the effects of chronic stress.
- Identify factors that cause Secondary Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, and Burnout.
- Recognize the role of stress in relation to emotions and behavior.
- Understand how compassion fatigue and burnout is compounded and exacerbating by current events
- Identify steps to resilience in the face of overwhelming and emotionally intense demands.
- Obtaining neuro-physiological regulation.
- Be able to demonstrate strategies for accelerated recovery and self-regulation.
- Recognize early warning signs of stress overload in yourself and others in your circle of colleagues, friends and acquaintances.
- Discuss the importance of accountability partners as we face emotionally intense demands.
Fee Structure
Full-Day Training Rate – $6000
Half-Day Training Rate – $4500
In-person training will also include travel expenses and per diem rates subject to market rates.
Financial assistance may be available for agencies in need of support.