Certification Training
Compassion Fatigue Reset Specialist
Coming Spring 2023
3-Day Online Training 9AM - 3:30PM
15 CEUs
3-Day Training Overview
Daily 9AM - 3:30PM
Day 1
WHAT IS COMPASSION FATIGUE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
- Assessing Participant’s Level of Compassion Fatigue and Wellness
- The Science Behind Compassion Fatigue
- Impact of Compassion Fatigue on Work and Community
Day 2
WHAT TO DO ABOUT COMPASSION FATIGUE
- Applying a cultural humility lens in practice
- Individual and System Barriers to Treating Compassion Fatigue
- Mitigating impact by balancing regulation and dysregulation
- Interventions to heal and mitigate compassion fatigue
Day 3
INTEGRATION AND PRACTICE + PREVENTION AND HELPING OTHERS
- Trauma and Cultural Humility Lens
- How to Intervene with Colleagues
- How to Preserve Self and do Good Work
- Personal Prevention Plan for Sustainability
For Agencies
Our goal for this program is to support organizations in developing a trauma informed culture that supports the sustainability, retention and resilience of staff, enabling them to provide quality services.
For questions or other inquiries, please email Sarah Newton at [email protected]
Learning Objectives
Define and identify examples for compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and secondary trauma
Recognize when self or others struggle with compassion fatigue
Practice proactive strategies to support resilience and sustainability
Articulate why prevention of compassion fatigue is a critical part of our work and life
Use a lens of Cultural Humility
Recognize and take appropriate action on behalf of colleagues and self by responding to challenging situations with a range of techniques and strategies to mitigate the effects
What People Are Saying
"It was an amazing three days. Beverly is an incredible trainer and the information is so key to our work!"
"Excellent experience and learning opportunity."
"The strength of this training for me really lies in the whole person approach and mirrored exactly how much of an internal process the compassion fatigue work is. In retrospect, it was much more than I expected. I'm so grateful. Life changing."
“My work has already improved! My relationships with my coworkers and friends and family have already benefited. I am more present for my clients and yet stronger at the same time, versus "drained." I love what I do but now I see I don't HAVE to suffer to do it!”
“Likely the most meaningful workshop I have attended. Everyone in the field can benefit from this amazing training.”
Meet Your Trainers
Beverly Kyer
Beverly Kyer, MSW, CSW, ACSW is a Speaker, Educator, Consultant, Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist and Author who has devoted 16 years to training Human Service Providers and Family Caregivers; helping them employ self-care recovery and neuro-physiological regulation strategies. By understanding the risk factors and prioritizing techniques, they can re-bound and remain effective and available to help those impacted by traumatic life experiences and At-Risk populations. Beverly’s training and coaching provides engaging, applicable and practical tools for sustainability and wellness.
Ellen Morrison
Ellen Morrison, LCSW is a skilled facilitator with extensive experience working across diverse groups in educational, clinical, organizational and social service settings. Her trauma informed and relational approach contributes to prioritizing the integration of restorative practices including popular education pedagogy to develop curriculum and facilitate experiential learning. She is also a Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist.
Thu Banh Perry
Thu Banh Perry, founder & principal of Ascension Community Development LLC, is a trauma-informed community development & organizational development specialist with 20+ years of experience in community engagement & participatory planning, meeting/ training design & facilitation, nonprofit management, affordable housing, & communications.
She is also a certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist and Restorative Justice Circle Keeper.
3-Day Online Training
Participant Handbook
A copy of Surviving Compassion Fatigue by Beverly Kyer
Compassion Fatigue Specialist Certificate (15 CEUs )