AFFINITY INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATIVE LIVING
AED & CPR Training and Consulting
AFFINITY INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATIVE LIVING
Phone: (773) 525-7430 Fax: (312) 253-4399
Unattended, the caretaker may experience feelings of numbness, poor concentration, lack of motivation, self-doubt and a decrease in pleasurable activities. In the long term it usually leads to “burn-out.” Here, the caretaker may feel like they are simply “going through the motions,” with increasing resentment (followed by guilt), and ultimately, a form of “abandonment.”
We often times cannot change the recipient… but we can do something for ourselves. Unfortunately, there is no “solution” to the situation… one in which everyone benefits and will be satisfied. The caretaker is the one in more control and will be the one to initiate some changes. In this workshop, participants will learn both techniques and strategies to prevent, or alleviate, compassion/empathy fatigue: very practical and easy to learn methods employed in “Energy Work” (EFT, REIKI, Tai-Chi, meditation) and Life Strategy Consulting.
(3hrs. - $55.00)
Private Compassion Fatigue Class Option: You may want more flexibility in class scheduling, as well as, "personalized" training in Compassion Fatigue Workshop ($90). Call to arrange for date/time.
Compassion Fatigue Workshop
Compassion (Empathy) Fatigue can affect anyone. This phenomenon has been known among those working in healthcare for the past few decades. It describes what happens when the caretaker puts in a great deal of time and effort in helping someone who is in constant need (illness, age, addiction, disability).
To the detriment of themselves, the caretaker works through fatigue/exhaustion, stress and anxiety… neglecting their own care.
