Care for the Caring: Burn Out, Compassion Fatigue and Self-Care

Burnout and compassion fatigue are very common for individuals working in medical and other helping professions. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the concepts and encourage attendees to consider how these signs and symptoms show up on an individual level. The presentation will also review some key strategies and techniques for preventing and responding to these conditions. Attendees will be asked to select one strategy to integrate into their lives that fosters self-care.