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Prior to the conference, on Thursday, October 3rd, from 8:30am to 4:30pm, ASISTNL, in partnership with Northern Horizons and Edify Centre, is offering a pre-conference session on Empathic Strain at a cost of $85.00, including coffee breaks and materials. Previous night accommodation (if needed) and meals are not included in this rate.
The Cost of Caring
Empathic Strain
Empathic Strain (formerly known as Compassion Fatigue) is known as the cost of caring. We like to look at it as a call to rest, but it’s more than that. When we understand there is a cost to caring, it's important for us to practice self-care, but self-care alone is not enough. We also need to consider how to reduce vicarious trauma and reclaim capacity. This interactive workshop uses a combination of individual, small group, and whole group activities. Participants work through a personalized strategic plan that serves as a practical tool for dealing with the effects of their own compassion fatigue.