LIVE WEBINAR: Empathy Fatigue - What It Is and How to Fight It

[2 Credit Hours] - No APT credit available, only NBCC credit

CE Credit will not be awarded to those who are not mental health professionals. Completed evaluation will be required for credit for all participants.

PRESENTED BY:

Tracey Wren, LCSW, RPT

Due to the presenter's credentials, this training will be conducted under the NASW and APT Codes of Ethics.

GOALS:

So what is empathy fatigue anyway? Commonly known as compassion fatigue, this 2-hour training aims to learn how to recognize and combat the fatigue that can oftentimes accompany working in a helping profession. Do you find yourself or others saying “I feel too spread thin," or "I don’t have anymore to give"? In our current world, it seems that the overwhelming answer for many of us is “YES.” In this training, we will identify warning signs of empathy fatigue and learn strategies of self-care and self-compassion to integrate into your daily practice as well as to help clients who experience empathy fatigue.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Learn what empathy fatigue is and how to recognize it.

2. Learn components of compassion, empathy, and resiliency.

3. Learn and practice techniques to alleviate empathy fatigue.

IMPORTANT POLICIES:

Live Webinar Policy:

For a successful Live Webinar that ensures full CE credit, you will need:

• A device (computer or tablet preferred) with a working camera and microphone.
• A strong and reliable internet connection.
• A designated safe space of your choosing free from disruption.
• A reliable childcare plan (if applicable).
• A commitment to keep your webcam on the entire workshop.
• The workshop supplies nearby that have either been requested in the workshop email or provided in the supply shipment (if applicable).

Workshop Withdrawal:

Withdrawal requests should be submitted by email to training@watersedgecounselingnwa.com no later than 7 calendar days prior to the  scheduled workshop date in order to receive a full refund of the paid workshop fee.  Withdrawal requests that are submitted after 7 calendar days prior to the scheduled workshop date will result in a refund of the paid workshop fee minus a $50  administrative fee for 2 day training, and a $25 administrative fee for a 1 day training.

Participants who do not attend a workshop and do not submit a withdrawal request as  outlined in the previous section prior to the completion of the workshop will receive a  refund of the paid workshop fee minus a $100 administrative fee. Refunds are  processed within 7 business days of the completion of the workshop.

Workshop Cancellation:

Water’s Edge Counseling, Play Therapy & Training reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Water’s Edge Counseling, Play Therapy & Training will email workshop students at least 5 calendar days in advance of the scheduled workshop date to notify students of the cancellation. Notice will be provided  with the option to reschedule for a future course date or to receive a full refund of paid workshop fees.

Water’s Edge Counseling, Play Therapy & Training reserves the right to cancel a workshop due to inclement weather, instructor illness or instructor family emergency. If  a workshop is canceled, students will be notified via email prior to the workshop start  time. Water’s Edge Counseling, Play Therapy & Training will notify the students of a reschedule date for the workshop within 10 calendar days of the cancelled workshop or  as soon as the reschedule date is known.. Notice will be provided with the option to reschedule for the future course date or to receive a full refund of the paid workshop fee.

Grievance Policy:

Concerns should be addressed to Water’s Edge Counseling, Play Therapy & Training, 204 S. 24th Street, Rogers, AR 72756 or 1-479-621-0301. or emailed to training@watersedgecounselingnwa.com. When a complaint, either verbally or written is filed with The WEDGE, the following guidelines are followed with respect to achieving resolution.

Complaints relative to a speaker or workshop leader, contents of instructional materials being presented, or an individual education style being utilized, the person bringing the complaint should first address concerns with the presenter. If the presenter is not available, all comments should be placed in writing and sent to training@watersedgecounselingnwa.com. If complaints concern the facility, or CEU's, they should be emailed to training@watersedgecounselingnwa.com or mailed to 204 S 24th Street, Rogers, AR 72758. The CEO and Director of Operations(DO) will attempt to resolve the matter in a timely manner. If the offer of resolution is not satisfactory to the person filing the complaint, then further action may be taken. In this instance, a written request for reconsideration can be sent to attention of the CEO and DO. The complaint will then be reviewed by the CEO, DO and members of the training committee. A written response will be issued within 30 days of receipt of the written complaint. The decision of the CEO and DO is final.

ADA Needs:

We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our office for more information at 1-479-621-0301 or send an email to training@watersedgecounselingnwa.com.