Burnout and Compassion Fatigue: Tools for Resilience
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue: Tools for Resilience
Monday, November 17, 2025 (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) (EST)
Description
Caring for others is deeply rewarding — but it can also be exhausting. This workshop isdesigned for helping professionals who want practical, research-backed strategies toprevent burnout, manage compassion fatigue, and restore energy. Through engaging discussion and actionable tools, you’ll learn how to recognize early warning signs, setboundaries without guilt, and build daily habits that protect your well-being. Walk away with a personalized resilience plan you can start using immediately — because you can’tpour from an empty cup.
Online synchronous
Monday, November 17, 2025 (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
(EST)
12 noon- 2 pm Agenda (2 CE Hours) 12:00 – 12:10- Welcome & Orientation Introduction of instructor and participants Review of learning objectives and NBCC requirements Quick participant poll or reflection: “What drew you to this workshop today?”12:10 – 12:30- Understanding Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Definitions: burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious traumaWarning signs and common symptoms Small group/paired activity: Identify early indicators in personal/professional life 12:30 – 12:50- Risk Factors and Professional Impact Who is most at risk (helping professionals, high caseloads, systemic challenges)The cost of caring: emotional, physical, and organizational outcomes Case vignette: “Lena, the child welfare worker” – group discussion12:50 – 1:10 | Building Resilience and Setting Boundaries Self-awareness and assessment tools (ProQOL, burnout scales) Practical boundary-setting strategies Guided reflection: Write one “boundary statement” you need to practice 1:10 – 1:30 -Tools for Recovery and Prevention Evidence-based interventions: Focused on mindfulness, self-compassion, somatic exercisesTrauma stewardship principlesGroup brainstorm: Quick “toolkit” of strategies participants already use1:30 – 1:50 -Application and PracticeCase vignette: “Marco, the school counselor” – how to intervene early Small breakout groups: Apply resilience tools to Marco’s scenarioReport out & discussion1:50 – 2:00 -Wrap-Up and EvaluationReview of learning objectives Final reflection prompt: “One strategy I will use this week to build resilience is…” Instructions for evaluation and CE certificate access
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