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Solitude or Social Hour: Self-Care for Introverts, Extroverts, and Everyone In-Between
The truth is, self-care isn’t one-size-fits-all—because you aren’t one-size-fits-all. What recharges one person might totally drain another. That’s why understanding your personality style—whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert—can make all the difference in how you recover and stay resilient in this work.
6 days ago6 min read


In the News: Interview on Suicide Awareness on the Animal Rescue Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-130-mental-health-with-jen-blough/id1548213393?i=1000716059620
Jul 71 min read


Making Animal Welfare More Inclusive: How We Can Support the LGBTQ+ Community During Pride Month and Beyond
The animal welfare movement is driven by compassion—but to truly embody compassion, we need to extend it to everyone working alongside...
Jun 133 min read


The Healing Power of Peer Support: What I Wish I’d Known Then…
As soon as I slipped into the office and shut the door, I started to cry. Outside, my colleagues laughed and joked at raunchy social media posts and videos. It’s not that I didn’t have a sense of humor—it’s that I didn’t fit in. I never did.
May 134 min read


The Importance of Boundaries in Animal Care, Welfare, and Activism
Given the demanding and emotionally charged nature of helping animals, it’s crucial to have boundaries set in place so you can...
Mar 285 min read


From Ashes to Embers: Extinguish Burnout and Reignite Your Passion for Helping Animals
For many of us, animal welfare work is so much more than a job—it’s a calling. It’s a deep passion for helping the most vulnerable and a...
Mar 87 min read


Navigating the Therapy Process: Support for Compassion Fatigue, Part Two
So you’re ready to go to therapy! You jump on the Internet to search for the perfect fit and…So. Many. Choices. Where do you even begin?...
Feb 157 min read


Navigating the Therapy Process: Support for Compassion Fatigue, Part One
As someone who’s sat on both the therapist chair and the client couch, I know how hard—and brave—it is to start therapy.
Jan 145 min read


Permission to Grieve: The Power of Memorials in Animal Welfare
The Memorial Rock Garden at the Humane Society of Central Arizona When Nicole and her colleagues need to take a moment and pay homage to...
Dec 12, 20244 min read


When the Holidays Hurt: Strategies for Coping with Grief, Trauma, and Compassion Fatigue This Season
The winter months often conjure images of warmth and joy—family get-togethers, homes adorned with festive lights, and cozy moments by a...
Nov 22, 20246 min read


The Impossible Choice: How to Navigate Moral Dilemmas in Animal Welfare
My heart broke into a thousand pieces the moment Duke was surrendered. At nine years old, the shepherd mix was almost certainly in the...
Nov 14, 20245 min read


Beyond Compassion Fatigue: Exploring Trauma in Animal Welfare
It’s not always widely talked about, but compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...
Sep 13, 20244 min read


Redefining Self-Care for Animal Welfare Warriors
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say self-care? For some, it might be along the lines of “luxury” or “day at the spa.”
Aug 18, 20245 min read


In the News: The Animal Rescue Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-59-compassion-fatigue-with-jennifer-blough/id1548213393?i=1000611067085
Apr 28, 20231 min read


Compassion Fatigue in Animal Welfare
As a mental health therapist and former animal welfare worker, I have a deep interest in helping those struggling with the emotional pain...
Mar 10, 20232 min read


Combating Compassion Fatigue by Encouraging Wellness at Work
Nothing can fuel the flames of compassion fatigue and lead to burnout faster than having a toxic work environment. If you are a...
Feb 28, 20234 min read


The Healing Power of Affirmations
From conception to the time we reach old age, our brain is constantly changing. Its neural networks are growing, reorganizing, creating...
Feb 20, 20234 min read


The Stages of Change: Are you Ready to Tackle Compassion Fatigue?
You know you’re struggling with compassion fatigue and you know you need to do something about it, but are you ready? Let’s talk about...
Jan 27, 20234 min read


In the News: Interview on People Are Animals Too Podcast
http://peopleareanimalstoo.com/2021/06/episode-52-compassion-fatigue-with-jen-blough/
Jan 18, 20231 min read


Foods that Fight Depression
We’ve known for years that the food we put into our bodies plays a vital role in maintaining physical health, but did you know that diet...
Jan 18, 20233 min read
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