Compassion Fatigue Workshops
Those of us who work with or care for animals have likely witnessed, heard about, or experienced traumatic situations — from euthanasia to animal abuse to pet overpopulation. Chronic exposure to these stressors can take a heavy toll on our personal lives, our relationships, and our job performance. It can affect us mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, leading to what’s called compassion fatigue, or “the cost of caring.”​
What if there was a way to help your staff combat compassion fatigue and build resilience? This unique training allows your employees and/or volunteers to gain valuable tools to help them manage compassion fatigue, which in turn can lead to improved work performance, less sick days, decreased turnover, and ultimately, better care of the animals.
​This interactive workshop is geared toward all animal professionals, including shelter staff, animal control officers, veterinarians, vet techs, euthanasia techs, rescue workers, volunteers, foster parents, wildlife rehabilitators, management, support staff, activists, and all others involved in animal welfare, animal rights, or animal caregiving.
We’ll explore topics such as:
Defining compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary trauma
Knowing the warning signs — could you be at risk?
How compassion fatigue impacts individuals as well as organizations
The difference between pain and suffering
Learning how to prevent, manage, and overcome compassion fatigue
Developing stress management, self-regulation, and self-care skills
Building resilience
Turning compassion fatigue into compassion satisfaction​​
The workshop lasts approximately two and a half hours, depending on audience size and participation.
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​Costs:
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​Virtual (up to 100 participants) - $500
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​In-person (unlimited participants):
Within Michigan - $750-$1000 plus travel*
Out of State - plus travel​
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*The cost for in-person destinations less than one hour from Manistee is $750 with no travel expenses. More than one hour away is $1000 with possible travel expenses, depending on location. ​
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