Working in family services can be very satisfying and the field includes dedicated empathetic staff committed to their craft. The other side of the job brings pressures and stress that can increase susceptibility to exhaustion leading to compassion fatigue and other occupational hazards. The consequent effects can also decrease the provider’s emotional and physical wellbeing, negatively impacting the interactions with families and the quality of services provided.
This interactive training will identify and define often elusive work-related conditions and self-assessment tools. Further, the training will offer practical strategies for self-care and building resiliency.
Diana Padilla, MCPC, CTSS, CARC