Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma: An Occupational Hazard for Front Line Workers / Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma: An Occupational Hazard for Front Line Workers
Audience
Front Line
Category
Service Delivery
Classification
Understanding Client Challenges
Prerequisite
 
 
Description [EN]
Amanda Rocheleau is a MSW and a trained Compassion Fatigue Specialist who is on a mission to increase awareness about compassion fatigue in the social services sector. This workshop will be an educational presentation about compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and burnout among professionals who work with people experiencing homelessness. Through interactive group work - you will gain new insights into their roles as professional helpers and come to understand your compassion fatigue warning signs. You will also learn about the true meaning of self care, the importance of 'low impact debriefing,' and strategies to develop an early intervention plan for burnout prevention. Learn more about compassion fatigue by visiting www.AmandaRocheleau.com
Description [FR]