Compassion Fatigue: How to Promote a Culture of Wellness (Public Health ONLY)(ReCAST Mecklenburg)

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Description



This event is funded through Mecklenburg County ReCAST, a SAMHSA-funded grant initiative.

The purpose of this event is to increase shared knowledge in the community of the strategies, tools, and resources for trauma-informed approach and resilience. This event is funded through Mecklenburg County ReCAST, a SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) grant awarded to Mecklenburg County Public Health. ReCAST supports community-based approaches to improving trauma informed care and resilience for systems, organizations and communities.

Who Should Attend?
This event is for employees/staff within the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department. Participants must have a code to register for this webinar.
If you are an employee/staff within the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department and have not received the code, please contact Cortney Fowler (Cortney.Fowler@atriumhealth.org).

This training is comprised of two half-day webinars. You must attend both days to receive credit.
Part 1 - September 17, 2020 9:00am - 12:30pm
Part 2 - October 14, 2020 9:00am - 12:30pm



Webinar Description
What happens when our passions start to make us feel tired, disengaged or cynical?? As caregivers we give of ourselves everyday, but what are we doing to make sure we’re replenishing our souls? If we don’t address compassion fatigue it can negatively impact performance and outcomes. Are you looking for ways to manage feelings of being overwhelmed or to help your staff manage the barrage of ongoing trauma so they can do their work? If this resonates with you or your workforce, join our training. The National Council expert trauma-informed faculty will explore compassion fatigue and how to create a culture of wellness and trauma-informed care. Examining the tough questions: What does a culture of wellness and trauma-informed care look like? What hard conversations are necessary when focusing on workforce development? What real strategies advance wellness and trauma-informed care with your staff? Seize this chance to energize yourself, strengthen your work and equip your workforce for the complex and fulfilling work ahead.

Faculty
Expert faculty from the National Council for Behavioral Health
https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/

Webinar Information
This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page.

Charlotte AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Charlotte AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

Objectives

  • What is Compassion Fatigue and how does one recognize and get over it
  • How to maintain the critical work-life balance needed to stay in this work long-term
  • How to advance a culture change of toward wellness and trauma-informed care
  • Preview how to continue this work through a ReCAST Learning Community

Contact

Cortney Fowler BSBA

Sessions

Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Elizabeth Guroff MA, LCMFT, Linda Henderson-Smith
Date(s)
Sep 17 - Oct 14, 2020
Check-In Time
9:00 AM
Credit
0.60 - CEU
6.00 - Contact Hours
6.00 - NBCC Hours
6.00 - Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Live Webinar
Details
Status
Closed
Date(s)
Sep 17 - Oct 14, 2020
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Live Webinar
Fees
$0.00
Registration (MUST HAVE CODE)
Credits
0.60
CEU
6.00
Contact Hours
6.00
NBCC Hours
6.00
Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists