Thriving While Caring: A Workshop on Compassion Fatigue, Resiliency, and Well-Being

This interactive workshop will provide participants with a practical understanding of compassion fatigue, including its signs, symptoms, contributing factors, and impact on individuals and lab animal teams. Participants will explore the concept of compassion resiliency - the ability to maintain empathy, purpose, and professional effectiveness while navigating the emotional challenges of caregiving. Evidence-informed strategies for strengthening resiliency will be presented, including self-care practices, boundary setting, communication techniques, stress management, and the development of supportive professional networks.

Through facilitated discussions, reflective exercises, and collaborative learning, attendees will examine real-world experiences and identify actionable approaches for promoting personal and organizational well-being. Participants will work in small groups to develop a personalized Compassion Resiliency Action Plan that can be implemented in their professional and personal lives. By the conclusion of the workshop, participants will leave with practical tools, resources, and strategies to recognize compassion fatigue, cultivate resiliency, support colleagues, and foster healthier workplaces. 

Lunch will be provided.

**NCAB does not offer refund or transfer of Membership dues.  No refunds are available for event registration fees**