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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


In the News: Handle with Care
https://humanepro.org/magazine/articles/handle-care
Jan 17, 20231 min read


In the News: Coping with the Loss of a Pet
https://be.chewy.com/coping-loss-pet/
Jan 17, 20231 min read


In the News: Interview on Community Cats Podcast
https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/episode-78-jennifer-blough/
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
Jan 17, 20231 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...
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...
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...
Jan 16, 20232 min read


Man's Best...Therapist? Exploring the Health Benefits of Animals
When we live with, care for, work with, and protect animals, we often find ourselves forming deep attachments to them. This special...
Jan 16, 20232 min read
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