Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, Burnout, and Secondary Trauma Explained
I hope you're finding some moments of peace in your schedule. I know firsthand how tough it can be to support others while also taking...
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sharisenance
Jul 172 min
The Fawn Response: Understanding the Impact on Helping Professionals and Compassion Fatigue
In the field of trauma response, much attention is given to the well-known fight, flight, and freeze responses. However, a lesser-known...
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sharisenance
Jun 181 min
Preventing Compassion Fatigue through Organizational Support
I often share information and resources on how individual healers can prevent and manage compassion fatigue. However, organizations play...
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sharisenance
Jun 51 min
A Proactive Approach to Compassion Fatigue
I am often asked “Is the Compassion Fatigue Workshop for my organization even if my staff aren’t experiencing any symptoms?” The short...
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sharisenance
May 141 min
What is the difference between Compassion Fatigue and Burnout?
While both compassion fatigue and burnout involve feelings of exhaustion and emotional strain, their underlying causes and focus differ....
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sharisenance
Nov 16, 20233 min
How Childhood Trauma shows up in your Adult Life
I was recently asked the question, “How the heck does childhood trauma impact adult relationships?” Anyone who works with individuals...
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sharisenance
Oct 26, 20231 min
Take A Pause
Stress is the ultimate energy and well being killer for individuals AND organizations If you are a human with a pulse, you will...
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sharisenance
Oct 18, 20231 min
I have to be there for my clients
“I have to be there for my clients.” “What will they do without me?” I remember having these feelings. I remember having these beliefs. I...
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sharisenance
Sep 15, 20232 min
Who Suffers the Most from Compassion Fatigue?
Compassion fatigue is an emotional state that can occur in people who work in professions that involve caring for others. It is a type of...
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sharisenance
Sep 1, 20231 min
What comes first compassion Fatigue or Burnout?
It’s kind of the chicken or the egg question. The two conditions can overlap and may lead to each other: compassion fatigue can lead to...
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sharisenance
Aug 18, 20231 min
Mental Health and the Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship is a profession! It is not some trend or hobby. Something that doesn't get enough attention is the Mental Health of...
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sharisenance
Aug 11, 20232 min
The Cycle of Compassion Fatigue
If you are in the helping profession or employ anyone in the helping profession you want to keep reading. We enter the helping profession...
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sharisenance
Jul 28, 20232 min
The Silent Signs of Compassion Fatigue: Are You Feeling the Burn?
Compassion fatigue, sometimes referred to as secondary traumatic stress, is a condition that can develop in those who work in a helping...
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sharisenance
Jul 24, 20232 min
My Journey with Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
Nearly 8 years ago, I was working full time as a social worker in the community, running a private counseling practice on a part time...
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sharisenance
Jul 7, 20231 min
How Can I Prevent Compassion Fatigue?
We had a great time in Arkansas connecting with other helping professionals and delivering the Compassion Fatigue keynote. While on the...
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sharisenance
Jun 30, 20231 min
Get Ready for Fall with Our Workshops
As we approach the summer months and many staff are on vacation, it's time to start thinking about fall workshops. In my experience, most...
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sharisenance
Jun 16, 20231 min
Have you heard of the Zealot phase?
If you are in the helping profession or employ anyone in the helping profession you want to pay attention to this! We enter the helping...
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sharisenance
Jun 9, 20231 min
Strengthening the Mental Health of Leaders
So many leaders are stressed out. They say everything rises and falls on leadership and for most leaders this can feel like pressure. ...
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sharisenance
Apr 21, 20232 min
5 Things that changed the trajectory of my speaking business
The speaking business can be a tricky one. But I’ve found that it’s the small changes that can have the biggest impact. Maybe this tips...
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sharisenance
Mar 31, 20233 min
Protecting Front Line Workers
Frontline workers have been our superheroes for year, but their bravery and sacrifices became clearer throughout the pandemic. These...
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