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Managing Compassion Fatigue: How to Care for Yourself While Caring for Animals and People Presented by Dr. Vanessa Rohlf

  • Friday, September 29, 2017
  • 5:00 PM
  • Friday, September 29, 2023
  • 6:30 PM
  • Recorded Webinar
  • 5 registrants

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Presented by Dr. Vanessa Rohlf

CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT 1.5, IAABC 1.5


Have you ever felt angry, irritable or sad because of the work that you do?  Have you ever questioned whether it’s all worthwhile? Or do you feel completely satisfied by your work yet emotionally and physically exhausted by it at the same time? You might be experiencing the signs of compassion fatigue. (secondary trauma and burnout).

Animal care professionals may be particularly at risk because of their dual role of caring for both animals and their owners. Stressful interactions with the public, exposure to trauma and coping with the loss of animals through accidents, illness or euthanasia all contribute to compassion fatigue.

This seminar is intended to help individuals recognize the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue and identify evidence based strategies to prevent and manage the condition.

Objectives

  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue 
  • Learn evidence based tools to manage and prevent compassion fatigue

About The Presenter

Dr. Vanessa Rohlf is a consultant and educator specializing in compassion fatigue and stress management within the animal industry, dedicated to helping animal care professionals and organizations manage and overcome stress and physical and mental exhaustion.

Dr. Rohlf’s formal qualifications, a PhD with a specialization in psychology and a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in psychology, combined with her work experience as a veterinary nurse and animal welfare researcher, has helped her fine tune her knowledge and skills in developing ways to support those who dedicate their lives to animals in need.

Dr. Rohlf is an experienced lecturer and public speaker. She has lectured and tutored for over 7 years and has presented her research at international and national conferences.
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