Speaking Engagements
Contact Information:
Dell Richards Publicity
(916) 455-4790
dell@dellrichards.com
2012
February 9th: San Jose, CA
San Jose Animal Care and Services
Animal Caregivers and Compassion Fatigue
Animal welfare workers have some of the highest rates of compassion fatigue in the helping professions. Dealing day after day with society's disregard for animals takes a heavy toll on those who work in this field, often leading to burnout as well as compassion fatigue. Educating staff and management is the best way to avoid the negative affects of compassion fatigue on productivity and teamwork.
March 2nd: Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Indiana Counseling Association Annual Conference
Keynote: Caregiving and Counseling: Challenges for the 21st Century
Counselors from fields such as mental health , education, marriage and family, and adult aging face specific challenges every day.
With dwindling resources caused by budget cuts and staff downsizing, counselors are mired in heavy caseloads, longer work hours and the lure of technology that keeps them connected 24/7. When the lines between personal and professional lives become blurred, helpers are left with feelings of despair and burnout and may be at-risk for compassion fatigue. Creating authentic, sustainable self-care practices aids in managing the distressing symptoms of compassion fatigue allowing helpers to continue to do the work so badly needed in society today.
March 6th: Pasadena, CA
Daughters of Charity Health System
The High Cost of Caring
Working in health care today can be extremely challenging and contribute to increased risk of compassion fatigue. Knowing the underlying causes of CF aids in recognizing and managing the resulting symptoms. Practicing authentic, sustainable self-care leads to higher levels of compassion satisfaction in the workplace.
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With more than 20 years of training experience, CFAP Founder Patricia Smith writes, speaks and facilitates workshops in service of those who care for others.
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