All Understanding Compassion Fatigue

Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Learning what to do with it? -8 CAP ONLY
December 12, 2011
Riverwood Bowling Lanes, Mt. Pleasant

"I have no energy for this work anymore. I'm running on empty." Troubling words but not uncommon for professionals working in early intervention.  This interactive workshop will 1) define common concepts related to compassion fatigue and emotional labor; 2) identify the signs of compassion fatigue; and most importantly 3) identify and practice self-care strategies to handle compassion fatigue.

Understanding Compassion Fatigue: Learning what to do with it - Eaton County Only
January 30, 2012
Eaton ISD, Charlotte

"I have no energy for this work anymore. I'm running on empty." Troubling words but not uncommon for professionals working in early intervention.  This interactive workshop will 1) define common concepts related to compassion fatigue and emotional labor; 2) identify the signs of compassion fatigue; and most importantly 3) identify and practice self-care strategies to handle compassion fatigue.This training is a CLOSED session for Eaton County Staff only!

The Dance of Self-Care: Understanding and Managing our Stress at Work
December 06, 2013
University of Michigan Dearborn
Fairlane Campus, Dearborn

"I don't have a lot of energy anymore.  I'm running on empty."  These are troubling words, but not uncommon for providers who experience numerous challenges in their work.  This interactive workshop will provide an overview of emotional labor and its impact on our work.  We will also learn and practice self-care strategies that can restore energy and to create more balance in our work.  This training is designed to be practical, interactive, fun and engaging. This train... More

Self-Care for the Provider: A Necessary Part of Strengthening Partnerships with Families. LIVINGSTON ONLY
May 04, 2015
Livingston ESA, Howell

"I have less energy for this work.  I feel like I am running on empty."  Troubling words, but not uncommon for professionals in the field of early intervention and other helping fields. This interactive training will provide an overview of definition and costs of emotional labor and identify effective ways to manage the challenges of working in the field.  Practical self care strategies will be presented and practiced, including relaxing breathing and techniques and using the arts... More

Strengthening the partnership between providers in EI and families who have children with disabilities or delays.
October 14, 2015
James Willis Childhood Center, Kingsford

The training will explore the unique dimensions that both complicate and enhance the ability of providers and families to form and maintain a working partnership.  Topics will include the impact of emotional labor on providers, importance of acknowledging feelings, and the skill of perspective taking.  Strategies that enhance communication and ways to negotiate differences and conflicts will be described and practiced.  Included will be a review of self-care strategies that suppor... More