Events

April 4, 2008

Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma and Burnout – Self-Care for the Caregivers

Presented by: Char Creson, EdD. and Rachel Cook Freeman, LCSW

  • Tine: Friday, April 4, 2008, 9:00AM to 4:30PM
  • Workshop fee: $100. All materials and lunch are included with your fee
  • Location: Rape & Sexual Abuse Center (RASAC), 25 Lindsley Avenue, Nashville, TN 37210, ph. 615-259-9055 ext 243
  • Credits: 6 hours CEU credit are available for each workshop certified by the: National Association of Social Workers – Tennessee Chapter (NASW-TN) and the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
  • To Register: Call 615-259-9055 ext 243. Payment can be made over the phone with a credit card, or you can mail the registration form with a check. Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received.
    Space is limited, register early.
  • Cancellation: You must cancel 48 hours in advance of the workshop to receive a full refund. After 48 hours you will revive a half refund.
  • Outline, Agenda and Objectives (PDF)

 

Summary

Experiencing Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, or Burnout is unfortunately a common occurrence for professionals in the mental health field, and is particularly common amongst mental health professionals working with trauma victims. This workshop will differentiate between Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, and Burnout, as well as help participants identify the signs and symptoms of each and measure their own current compassion fatigue. Once signs and symptoms are identified, there are things we as professionals can do, both individually and organizationally, to decrease the potential or the exacerbation of Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma. This workshop will demonstrate, practice, and discuss several techniques and interventions to be used in and out of the office to decrease Burnout, Vicarious Trauma, and Compassion Fatigue for those professionals confronted daily by others’ trauma. Several techniques learned in this workshop can be used therapeutically with clients to assist in decreasing trauma symptoms. It is important for mental health professionals to take care of themselves in order to best serve their clients. This workshop will assist professionals in strengthening their own self-care.

 

About the Presenters

Char Creson, Ed.D., received her Doctorate of Education of Human Developmental Counseling from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Creson has been a therapist at the Rape and Sexual Abuse Center for 15 years, specializing in the treatment of Adult Rape and Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Non-Offending Caregivers. She is certified in Level II EMDR and Hypnotherapy. Prior to her work at RASAC, Dr. Creson worked with women in residential settings struggling with drug and alcohol addictions. Dr. Creson has served as an advocate for women’s issues for several years.

Rachel Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently serving as the Clinical Director at the Rape and Sexual Abuse Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Rachel received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi and her Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee. She has worked with sexual assault victims for the last six years, specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents. Rachel is trained in Level 1 EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and also possesses specialized training in play therapy, art therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Rachel is also an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work, Nashville Campus, teaching Social Work Practice with Groups.

 

For more information:

Outline, Agenda and Objectives (PDF)