Compassion Fatigue Prevention

Compassion Fatigue is happening every day to a host of trauma workers. Labels for this phenomenon range from Delayed Stress Syndrome, Vicarious Traumatization, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and burn out. While Compassion Fatigue has been an ongoing historical dilemma, insight to relief and restoration for the emergency worker is relatively new.

Research is forcing caregivers to focus on yet another recovery process, “the cost of caring.” Quality of Life is directly related to emotional health. Emotional health is the foundation beneath self-confidence. Self-confidence with high self-esteem is the springboard to achievement in every walk of life. Stress reactions do not need to be labeled as a disorder. These labels can potentially detour professionals from available therapies for fear of a permanent record diagnosis. This course offers delayed stress education, focusing on intrusive imagery storage in the brain and mechanics of reoccurring traumatization.

During an emergency, subconsciously there is an accumulative effect of similar experiences processing in the brain. Ongoing exposure can wreak havoc with the emotional stability of the mind and nervous system. Increased stress and emotional instability can lead to further physical and emotional damage as trauma storage in the brain reaches an unhealthy capacity.

Being able to identify and interrupt the storage of trauma in the brain immediately, in an emergency situation has proven invaluable in the quick recovery of individual responder’s health and well-being. This workshop aids in creating cost effective peer group networks and creates the opportunity for self care through early intervention.