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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.
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Dec 12, 20244 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...
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Nov 22, 20246 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...
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Nov 14, 20245 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...
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Sep 13, 20244 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)...
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Aug 18, 20245 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.”
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Apr 28, 20231 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
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Mar 10, 20232 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...
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Feb 28, 20234 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 director,...
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Feb 20, 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...
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Jan 27, 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...
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Jan 18, 20231 min read
In the News: Interview on People Are Animals Too Podcast
http://peopleareanimalstoo.com/2021/06/episode-52-compassion-fatigue-with-jen-blough/
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Jan 18, 20233 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...
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Jan 17, 20231 min read
In the News: Handle with Care
https://humanepro.org/magazine/articles/handle-care
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Jan 17, 20231 min read
In the News: Coping with the Loss of a Pet
https://be.chewy.com/coping-loss-pet/
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Jan 17, 20231 min read
In the News: Interview on Community Cats Podcast
https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/episode-78-jennifer-blough/
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Jan 17, 20231 min read
In the News: With Back-to-Back Hoarding Cases, Who Rescues the Animal Rescuers?
https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-animal-hoarding-effect-on-rescuers-20181016-story.html
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Jan 16, 20232 min read
Does Your Personality Make You Vulnerable to Compassion Fatigue?
“You’re just too sensitive!” It’s what I’ve heard my whole life, as if sensitivity was a bad thing. If you love, care for, or work with...
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Jan 16, 20232 min read
Compassion Fatigue and Anger: How to Tame Your Dragon
Several years ago, while working at the local animal shelter, a co-worker of mine came bursting through the door screaming, “I can’t...
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Jan 16, 20232 min read
Got Compassion Fatigue? Walk it Off!
If there was a way to ward off depression, keep anxiety at bay, reduce stress, and help you sleep better by doing one simple thing each...
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