Self Compassion in the Workplace: Caring for Ourselves while Caring for Others

Often, we have activities we rely on to care for ourselves, yet we get stuck in routines, patterns and expectations where we cannot regularly invest in our own health and wellness. Using mindfulness and self compassion strategies, we will examine self care and wellness and work together to inform what will be supportive for you.

The training will emphasize the importance of setting boundaries and practicing self-care as essential tools for sustaining long-term resilience in caregiving and supportive roles. Through this workshop, participants will gain valuable skills to improve their overall well-being and support their ability to care for others with greater presence and empathy.

Participants will learn practical techniques to cultivate self-compassion and mindfulness, which can help reduce the risk of burnout and compassion fatigue. 

This instructor-led training includes opportunities for group discussion and self reflection.

Please note: There is a complementary training for those in management and leadership positions called: ‘Compassionate Leadership: Fostering Self-Care and Well-Being in Staff Teams and Organizations. You may want to take this session before the compassionate leadership training. 

Learning Outcomes

1. Increase knowledge of the fundaments of burnout and compassion fatigue.
   1. Explore the trajectory of burnout and build knowledge on our reactions and needs building personal and professional connections to our experiences.

Increase knowledge on skills and practices to increase resiliencies to burnout through a mindful and self compassionate lens.