To save a starfish : a compassion fatigue workbook for the animal welfare warrior / Jennifer A. Blough, LPC.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blough, Jennifer A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Animal welfare--Employees--Job stress--Management--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Animal welfare.

Stress (Psychology)--Management--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Stress (Psychology).

Fatigue--Management--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Fatigue.

Empathy--Management--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Empathy.

Animal welfare--Psychological aspects.

Animal welfare--Vocational guidance.

Animal specialists--Vocational guidance.

Animal specialists.

Stress (Psychology)--Management.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Self-help publications.

Physical Description:

xi, 176 pages ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Compassion fatigue workbook for the animal welfare warrior

Place of Publication:

[New Boston, MI?] : [Publisher not identified], [2023]

Summary:

"Compassion fatigue is the emotional drain experienced by caregivers of both people and animals. In this invaluable workbook, counselor and animal-welfare expert Jennifer A. Blough focuses on people who work with animals--and who often don't get the help they need. Through personal stories and exercises, Jennifer assists readers in overcoming care-related issues and regaining a positive psyche. In this workbook, you will learn the symptoms of compassion fatigue and the risk factors for developing it, and you will understand the human-animal relationship. You will discover how to practice mindfulness, meditate, and use progressive muscle relaxation techniques and massage therapy to calm the mind and body. The book will also help you to tweak your thought processes and communicate in a healthy way, while creating limits. You'll even receive tips on using nutrition, physical activity, and rest to help combat compassion fatigue. If you need counseling or group support, the book will guide you in the right direction."--Provided by publisher

Contents:

Acknowledgment

The Starfish story

Introduction: what is compassion fatigue?

The Consequences of caring

The Human-animal bond

Relaxation and self-regulation tools

Movement is medicine

Changing your mindset

Nourishment for the mind, body, and soul

Protecting yourself

Finding connection and support

Conclusion: Creating your toolbox.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-169) and index.

ISBN:

9798377446132

OCLC:

1404263728