Compassion fatigue
How to care without compromising your wellbeing
Available Tuesday, March 1, 2016. A complimentary webinar recorded for Dietitian Day 2016
Health workers often choose their profession because they want to help people. But seeing trauma, chronic illness and suffering on a regular basis can have a deep impact. Compassion fatigue is a response to the stress of caring for people at times of crisis and is often referred to as the cost of caring.
The presentation covers:
What is compassion fatigue?
Signs and symptoms you may have compassion fatigue
Strategies for looking after yourself
Watching this presentation and completing the assessment can contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development hours
About the Presenter
Amanda Lambros is an internationally recognised clinical supervisor, counsellor, guest speaker and author. Amanda has a private practice based in Perth focusing on positive relationship development and growth for couples, and as the Executive Director of Grief Recovery Method she travels around Australia and New Zealand training allied and mental health professionals in how to help themselves and clients move beyond the pain caused by loss. Amanda holds Masters’ degrees in Forensic Sexology and Counselling and is a clinical fellow at Curtin University, coordinating Evidence Informed Health Practice, a first-year unit for 2500 students. Amanda has been nominated for both the Telstra Business Woman and Telstra Business of the Year awards. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge from an evidence-based perspective in various health disciplines to help others provide the best possible care for their clients and patients.
Registration includes
Access to the webinar recording
Presentation notes
Multiple choice questions and answers
Suggested further reading