Looking after yourself: Vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue and burnout (Bishopsgate)
A Talk by Carmen Clarke (Associate: Trainer and consultant, Homeless Link)
About this Talk
Empathy is an important attribute for those working in our sector, yet regular and continued empathic engagement with clients who have/are experiencing trauma can take a very real physical, spiritual, and mental toll. We can learn to care for ourselves while supporting others.
In this interactive session for frontline staff and managers we will:
- highlight the realities of compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma
- consider the importance of professional boundaries
- reflect on professional and personal matters that affect wellbeing at work
- explore how to practice compassionate empathy safely (for you)