“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 remember being so convicted that I could not take a day of work off if…

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 burnout that is caused by prolonged exposure to emotionally draining situations. It often involves feelings…

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 burnout, or burnout can lead to compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue is a state of exhaustion…

Entrepreneurship is a profession! It is not some trend or hobby. Something that doesn’t get enough attention is the Mental Health of Entrepreneurs. The uncertainty that comes along with Entrepreneurship can create the perfect storm for Depression, Anxiety, and Burnout!…

If you are in the helping profession or employ anyone in the helping profession you want to keep reading. We enter the helping profession because we want to help. Sometimes we help without recognizing or honoring our mental and emotional…

Compassion fatigue, sometimes referred to as secondary traumatic stress, is a condition that can develop in those who work in a helping profession, such as nurses, therapists, social workers, or counselors. It is caused by the emotional strain of caring…

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 basis, promoting my first book, exercising 5-6 times per week and newly married!! Yup…I was…

We had a great time in Arkansas connecting with other helping professionals and delivering the Compassion Fatigue keynote. While on the Reconnecting to Purpose panel, one of the questions I was asked: Is there anything that can protect helping professionals…

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 organizations wait until they notice a trend of staff exhaustion, compassion fatigue and burnout before reaching…

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 profession because we want to help. Sometimes we help without recognizing or honoring our mental…