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Self-Care is Not Selfish: Creative Tools for Transforming Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma
You pay an emotional price for doing the work that you do. Some of us hear difficult stories daily and are frequently exposed to traumatic details from the individuals, families and co-workers we work with. We are not always able to help everyone who comes to us for help — the demands often outweigh what we can offer.
Compassion fatigue has been called “a disorder that affects those who do their work well,” Figley 1995
Attendees will improve their understanding of:
You pay an emotional price for doing the work that you do. Some of us hear difficult stories daily and are frequently exposed to traumatic details from the individuals, families and co-workers we work with. We are not always able to help everyone who comes to us for help — the demands often outweigh what we can offer.
Compassion fatigue has been called “a disorder that affects those who do their work well,” Figley 1995
Attendees will improve their understanding of:
- Compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and burnout effects
- Symptom recognition
- Incorporating targeted areas for effective professional and personal strategic planning
- Hands-on tools and strategies for self-care and recovery resources