Why processing traumatic work-related events is critical to managing compassion fatigue. If there’s one thing that’s fairly predictable in animal welfare wor...

Some of us are just hard-wired to be more sensitive and empathetic -- both can lead to compassion fatigue. “You’re just too sensitive!” It’s what I’ve heard ...

Did you know that walking just 30 minutes a day can help fight depression, anxiety, and compassion fatigue? If there was a way to ward off depression, keep a...

Working in animal welfare can have a serious impact on mental health if compassion fatigue is not managed. My heart filled with sadness and anger today when ...

Exploring how the human-animal bond can boost both physical and mental health. When we live with, care for, work with, and protect animals, we often find our...

Quick tips for building resiliency and finding healing after suffering from, hearing about, or witnessing a trauma. Throughout our lives, the brain has the a...

Exploring the symptoms of compassion fatigue among animal lovers. As a mental health therapist and former animal welfare worker, I have a deep interest in he...