In-Person Workshops

Wellness Strategies

Stress, Compassion Fatigue, and Resilience

April 03, 2024

(09:00 AM - 04:00 PM MST )

$299.00 (regular rate)

$269.00 (*early rate)

Trainer Kaelin Sheaden Kaelin Sheaden

Location: Yukon University, Whitehorse, Yukon

*early rate expires 03/13/2024

Continuing Education
Credit Hours (CEC)

In many organizations it is common to find employees suffering from the adverse effects of stress. In the helping field, there are additional factors related to the nature of supporting people that can contribute to compassion fatigue or secondary trauma symptoms. Left unmanaged, stress can lead to unproductive patterns and result in loss of focus, motivation, and productivity. This workshop will help participants identify personal stress factors and introduce them to practical methods for successfully managing stress. Participants will have the opportunity to develop a personalized plan to repair negative effects of stress as well as accelerate their resilience.

In-person events follow local guidelines for gathering. This workshop will transition to a virtual event should COVID restrictions limit in-person gatherings. Please call CTRI before booking flight/hotel room.

This workshop is being run in partnership with the Northern Institute of Social Justice and Yukon University.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Identify the causes and signs of burnout, compassion fatigue, and compassion satisfaction
List areas of strength and vulnerability in one’s own work wellness
Describe skills for reducing stress and increasing resilience
Identify areas of organizational health and vulnerability

Method of Delivery

Presentation, video, case study exercises, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

Some of the Topics Included

Wellness in the Helping Profession
Workplace Factors Related to Wellness
Stress, Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Compassion Satisfaction
Red Flags – Your Cue to Pause
A Wholistic Approach to Wellness
Healthy Coping Strategies
Organizational Strategies to Support Wellness
The Role of Resiliency

Target Audience

This is an introductory level workshop for social service and health care professionals, counsellors, social workers, school personnel, and anyone working in the helping profession.

Terms & Conditions

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Trainer: Kaelin Sheaden

Kaelin Sheaden

As a counsellor and psychotherapist, Kaelin has years of experience providing both individual and group therapy in the areas of mental health, substance use, and complex/intergenerational trauma. Additionally, she has experience in leadership, supervision, facilitation, and coaching, and has worked with groups in a variety of contexts, including wilderness-based settings. Kaelin holds degrees in counselling and education, and she is certified as a professional coach and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor, with designation as a clinical supervisor. She lives in Whitehorse where she works as a counsellor, facilitator, and consultant in her own private practice. Kaelin is inspired by the human spirit and believes that growth, healing, and empowerment are possible for both individuals and communities. She is an engaging trainer who brings the qualities of care, thoughtfulness, humility, and respect to those she works with, fostering learning environments that are safe, positive, and meaningful.