The objective of this practical, hands-on seminar is to address the effects of compassion fatigue and burnout for school personnel and the school related mental health provider. Specifically, the learning outcomes and skills taught in this session will:
- Instruct the participant on the definition and symptoms of secondary trauma, compassion fatigue and burnout
- The role of self-care, including practical strategies for the working professional
- Address thinking patterns that contribute to stress, compassion fatigue, depression and burnout, including mindfulness and cognitive strategies
- Provide resources for support and self-help.
- To instruct the participant when to seek additional professional help.