Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Traumatization: Support Strategies and Tools for Service Providers

Summary:

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. 

Class Objectives: 

·        Participants will be able to identify key reasons that the current landscape presents exceptional challenges to the mental and emotional well-being of clients, families and staff. 

·        Participants will be able to explain to coworkers, peers, and/or supervisees key principles to safeguard against feelings of overwhelm that often accompany multi-faceted crisis. 

·        Participants will have an action-plan for developing further strategies, resources, and tools to enhance well-being. 

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