Burnout and Compassion Fatigue: Tools for Resilience

12 noon- 2 pm Agenda (2 CE Hours) 12:00 – 12:10- Welcome & Orientation Introduction of instructor and participants Review of learning objectives and NBCC requirements Quick participant poll or reflection: “What drew you to this workshop today?”12:10 – 12:30- Understanding Burnout and Compassion Fatigue Definitions: burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious traumaWarning signs and common symptoms Small group/paired activity: Identify early indicators in personal/professional life 12:30 – 12:50- Risk Factors and Professional Impact Who is most at risk (helping professionals, high caseloads, systemic challenges)The cost of caring: emotional, physical, and organizational outcomes Case vignette: “Lena, the child welfare worker” – group discussion12:50 – 1:10 | Building Resilience and Setting Boundaries Self-awareness and assessment tools (ProQOL, burnout scales) Practical boundary-setting strategies Guided reflection: Write one “boundary statement” you need to practice 1:10 – 1:30 -Tools for Recovery and Prevention Evidence-based interventions: Focused on mindfulness, self-compassion, somatic exercisesTrauma stewardship principlesGroup brainstorm: Quick “toolkit” of strategies participants already use1:30 – 1:50 -Application and PracticeCase vignette: “Marco, the school counselor” – how to intervene early Small breakout groups: Apply resilience tools to Marco’s scenarioReport out & discussion1:50 – 2:00 -Wrap-Up and EvaluationReview of learning objectives Final reflection prompt: “One strategy I will use this week to build resilience is…” Instructions for evaluation and CE certificate access