Compassion Fatigue (help for those who help others)

Presented by: Bill Constant

Workshop description:

This session will focus on the issue of compassion fatigue from a First Nations perspective. The topics to be covered are the historic root of our social problems, role of caregivers, recognizing compassion fatigue, our holistic well-being, identifying our needs and how to develop holistic self care plans. “When helping starts to hurt” will be discussed. This session will include participation, group discussion, laughter and play. It is open to all caregivers such as frontline workers, teachers and those in leadership positions.