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Compassion Fatigue: The Battle to Be Nice - 5/8/2025

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Course Overview

Compassion fatigue, often referred to as the "cost of caring," is a prevalent yet underrecognized phenomenon affecting healthcare professionals. It arises when individuals become emotionally and physically exhausted due to the constant exposure to the suffering of others, ultimately impacting their ability to provide compassionate care. This webinar aims to delve into the intricate dynamics of compassion fatigue, exploring its causes, symptoms, and effects on healthcare professionals' well-being. Through engaging discussions and expert insights, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how compassion fatigue manifests in the healthcare setting and learn strategies to mitigate its impact. By equipping attendees with practical tools and self-care techniques, this webinar seeks to empower healthcare professionals to continue delivering empathetic care while safeguarding their own mental and emotional health. 

Learning Outcomes  
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Identify the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue and its impact on their well-being.
  • Apply effective strategies and self-care techniques to mitigate compassion fatigue.
  • Recognize supportive practices within healthcare environments to promote resilience and compassionate care.

About the Author/Presenter 

Brooke Schaefer lives in central Indiana with her family and runs a small homestead with a menagerie of animals.  She runs CHOICE: Recovery for Mothers through Community Health Network, and is the founder of Lily Pond, a patient comfort closet, and Legacy, a continuation of CHOICE programming.  She is a family nurse practitioner, a certified addictions nurse practitioner, and has an MBA.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals  
Colibri Healthcare  
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):   
Nursing

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