Compassion Fatigue Awareness

Details

  • Presentation Length: 60-mins
  • Participant Numbers: 15-500+
  • Virtual and In-person options available
  • Sessions can be recorded for internal use
  • Onsite training available globally: North & South America, EMEIA, APAC, LATAM
  • Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, and Malay.

Introduction

Compassion fatigue is a common and serious issue for many employees, particularly those who work in caring or helping professions. It is characterized by physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, as well as a decreased ability to feel empathy and compassion towards others.

 

In this workshop, employees will learn about the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue, as well as strategies for preventing and managing it.

Through practical exercises and group discussions, participants will have the opportunity to develop their own self-care and resilience skills, and to create a compassion fatigue toolkit to support them in times of need.

Content Outline

  • The definition and symptoms of compassion fatigue
  • The causes and consequences of compassion fatigue
  • Prevention strategies, including setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and seeking support
  • Self-care and resilience strategies, including relaxation techniques, exercise, and seeking support from others
  • The development of a compassion fatigue toolkit, featuring a collection of strategies, practical steps and resources to utilize during periods of high strain.

Conclusion

At the end of this session, participants will have a strong understanding of compassion fatigue and how to prevent and manage it.

They will be equipped with a range of self-care and resilience strategies, and will have the tools and resources to support them in times of need.

This will enable them to continue to care for others in a sustainable and healthy way, while also taking care of themselves.