Friday, March 30, 2012: 10:40 AM-12:00 PM
Nob Hill D (San Francisco Marriott Marquis)
Presentation Format:
Innovative/Promising Practice Program Report
Learning Objectives:
- Identify conceptual framework of compassion fatigue
- Be provided with examples of self-care as a means of preventing compassion fatigue
- Engage with other workshop participants to discuss compassion fatigue and self-care
Workers engaged in the field of domestic violence, by the very nature of the issue, are at risk of experiencing compassion fatigue. Information on how to identify compassion fatigue, practical tips on supporting the worker experiencing compassion fatigue, and ways to care for yourself will be presented.