Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in the Helping Profession

Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in the Helping Profession
Howard University School of Social Work (Virtual)
Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10 AM-12:30 PM (EST)
Training Cost - Free
2.5 CEU Certificate Available for Purchase

Facilitator:
Kendra Sims, MSW, LCSW

Are you feeling drained by the demands of your work in social services?
In light of Social Work Month and honoring the theme Compassion + Action, you're invited to join us for a workshop designed specifically for social work professionals seeking to thrive in their roles while managing the challenges of compassion fatigue and burnout. This session provides practical tools to recognize and address the effects of secondary trauma, vicarious trauma, and countertransference in yourself and your colleagues.

Workshop Objectives:

• Understand the key differences between compassion fatigue and burnout, including their signs and symptoms.
• Learn professional strategies to respond to and mitigate secondary trauma, vicarious trauma, and countertransference.
• Discover effective prevention and management techniques for compassion fatigue and burnout.
• Explore the critical role of consultation, organizational support, and available resources in maintaining professional resilience.

What You’ll Gain:

• A culturally emphatic perspective on managing stress within the helping profession.
• The ability to identify how stress impacts the body and professional performance.
• A personalized self-care and crisis management plan to reduce the risk of professional fatigue and promote long-term well-being.

Why Attend?
This workshop equips you with actionable strategies and insights to prevent burnout, manage stress, and foster resilience in the workplace. Invest in yourself to ensure you can continue making a meaningful impact without compromising your own health and well-being.

Register today to reserve your spot and take the first step toward professional rejuvenation!

Host or Publisher Howard University School of Social Work