Compassion Fatigue for Healthcare Providers: Diffuse Burnout and Build Resistance Certification Course

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Leah Marone, LCSW Related seminars and products

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Leah Marone, LCSW, is a seasoned psychotherapist and corporate mental wellness consultant based in Charlotte, NC, boasting over 20 years of extensive experience. Having conducted over 20,000 therapy sessions and contributing articles to reputable publications such as Psychology Today, The Atlantic, and Newsweek, Leah is recognized for her expertise in mental health. Leah’s personal journey as a former anxiety-ridden Division 1 basketball player fuels her passion for working with high-achieving individuals, often described as type A go-getters. She specializes in addressing internal pressures, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and performance anxiety. Her areas of focus encompass anxiety and stress management, burnout prevention, boundary setting, mindfulness practices, effective communication, and emotional intelligence. Leah’s holistic approach incudes a thorough assessment of the company culture to tailor her services, meeting organizations where they are and addressing their specific needs.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Leah Marone maintains a private practice and receives compensation as a speaker and trainer. Leah Marone receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Leah Marone has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Objectives

1. Discuss principles of compassion fatigue and resiliency practices.
2. Identify causes, symptoms, and treatments for compassion fatigue.
3. Analyze how the autonomic nervous system influences compassion fatigue and how to self-regulate.
4. Explore inner dynamics: pleasers, critics, and egos, and their impact on healthcare practice.
5. Develop practical strategies to integrate compassion, self-awareness, and boundary-setting.
6. Embrace the "Support, Don't Solve" approach to prevent compassion fatigue and foster resilience.

Outline

I. Introduction

• Overview of the session
• Importance of addressing compassion fatigue and building resilience in healthcare

II. Principles of Compassion Fatigue and Resiliency Practices

• Definition and understanding of compassion fatigue
• Key principles of resiliency practices
• Risks and Limitations:
  • Risk of overlooking individual differences in fatigue experiences
  • Limitations in generalizing strategies across different healthcare settings

III. Comprehensive Knowledge of Compassion Fatigue

• Causes, symptoms, effects, and treatments
• Resiliency strategies
• Risks and Limitations:
  • Difficulty in identifying all causes and symptoms specific to each individual
  • Limitations in available treatment options and their effectiveness

IV. Understanding the Neurophysiology of Compassion Fatigue

• The role of the autonomic nervous system in compassion fatigue
• Creating, exacerbating, and maintaining negative effects
• Risks and Limitations:
  • Complexity of neurophysiological responses may not be fully understood
  • Limitations in translating neurophysiological insights into practical strategies

V. Skills to Self-Regulate the Autonomic Nervous System

• Techniques for self-regulation
• Benefits for stress management and emotional well-being
• Risks and Limitations:
  • Variability in effectiveness of self-regulation techniques across individuals
  • Potential for reliance on self-regulation as a sole strategy without addressing systemic issues

VI. Understanding Inner Dynamics

• The roles of inner pleasers, critics, and egos in healthcare practice
• Impact on professional and personal interactions
• Risks and Limitations:
  • Potential for misidentifying or oversimplifying inner dynamics
  • Limitations in addressing deep-seated psychological patterns

VII. Developing Integrative Strategies

• Techniques to harmonize compassion, self-awareness, and boundary-setting
• Enhancing effectiveness in relationships
• Risks and Limitations:
  • Challenges in implementing strategies consistently
  • Limitations in adapting strategies to varied healthcare environments

VIII. Cultivating Sustainable Practice

• Embracing the "Support, Don't Solve" approach
• Maintaining healthy boundaries and preventing compassion fatigue
• Risks and Limitations:
  • Possible resistance to adopting new practices
  • Limitations in sustaining changes over time

IX. Conclusion

• Recap of key points
• Importance of ongoing self-care and resilience-building

Target Audience

• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Behavioral Health Professionals
• Social Workers
• Counselors
• Therapists
• Psychotherapists
• Child and Family Therapists