If you’re working with living beings, human or animal, it’s not a question of if Compassion Fatigue will affect you, but when. Especially where trauma work is involved.
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Compassion Fatigue RESET!
It's 2020! Are you seeing clearly? Is your path into the future laiden with wellness spotlights? Or, have old habits followed you into the New Year? Let's be realistic. Inevitably some will. And, until you feel the positive change new efforts can make, why change at...
ASIST workshop: Dec 16 & 17
Our next ASIST workshop is happening in Guelph on December 16 & 17. This will be our last local workshop until the New Year. To register for this GOLD STANDARD, certified suicide intervention workshop click here. Can't make our December training? Our next Guelph...
ASIST WEEKEND WORKSHOP!
Looking for some plans this weekend? We've got you covered. Join us for a rare weekend ASIST opportunity in Waterloo at Renison College University. In just one weekend you can become certified in ASIST, learn evidence-based skills, and how to apply those skills in...
You can VOTE and join ASIST!
We support people's right to vote. In fact, we'll be voting because we think it's important. We also know one of our ASIST workshops is scheduled for voting day, October 21st. But, you have options! VOTE EARLY OR VOTE LATE! Here are some options. You can either vote...
Masks of grief
The following post was written and printed with permission from the Hummingbird Centre for Hope in Kitchener. "Put on a brave face" It's an expression we have all heard. It means don't show others what you are really feeling. Pretend that everything is OK. Have you...
ASIST trained? Time for a Tune UP!
Are you ASIST trained? If it's been 2 years or longer it may be time for a Tune Up. Some people choose to do the entire 2 day workshop from scratch. But, for those who feel they would benefit from a half-day refresher take our half day Tune Up instead. It's certified....
Compassion Fatigue workshop: SEPTEMBER 20TH
Self-care is personal. What worked at one time may not be what will work today. Or, your go-to self-care practice may look different from someone else's. And, that's okay. That's why it's important to have a personal (metaphorical) self-care tool box that works for...
A workshop to keep kids safe for the school year
School has started, and grade 9 these days sure doesn't look like grade 9 did for me back in 19-something-or-other. Have we come a long way? In some ways we have. In other ways, our kids are over-exposed to traumatic content and navigating obstacles that weren't...
ASIST this week in GUELPH!
Looking to become certified in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)? Look no further. Our next workshop is happening THIS week in GUELPH! One of the major setbacks we've found with those hesitating to talk to others about suicide is worrying about the...
It’s all about YOU!
WHY COMPASSION FATIGUE? The Compassion Fatigue workshop is all about YOU! It's about rediscovering the things that are life-giving to you. It's about remember that there's more to us than the care we provide to others. And, in fact if we only live for others, or pour...
Matthew Barber: Live music at Life Voice!
In Biblical times was a man named King Saul. It is documented that Saul was a mentally tormented man. Few things brought him relief. When he was in mental anguish music was the only thing that could placate his pained mind. Music Therapy dates back to ancient times....