Are you caring for someone and experiencing a depletion in emotional and physical energy? This is very common, and called “Compassion Fatigue” and there is help! Attend the Compassion Fatigue Workshop hosted by BrainTrust Canada, on Saturday November 5th at the Ramada Hotel in Kelowna (registration 8:15 – 8:45am, workshop 9am – 4pm).
Speaker Michael Douglas has his certification as a trainer in ‘Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma’ from the Compassion Fatigue Training Institute in Kingston, Ontario.
He brings 40 years of experience in the Human Service Field, including as a professor in the Human Service Work diploma program at Okanagan College. He combines humor, stories, and audience participation to create learning experiences that inspire and empower people to make changes toward a more rewarding and less stressful work and home life.
Workshop is $40 (includes lunch)
To REGISTER/PAY visit: http://www.braintrustcanada.com/event/compassion-fatigue-workshop/
Questions can be directed to Magda Kapp at BrainTrust Canada [email protected] or (250) 762-3233 ext. 109
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BrainTrust Canada is an Okanagan based non-profit association that has provided community rehabilitation to persons with brain injury in the Okanagan since 1986. The association provides individualized community support and rehabilitation to maximize independence after brain injury. They are also dedicated to being a leader in brain injury prevention with a focus on education for youth, who are the highest risk for injury. Learn more at www.braintrustcanada.com