Is It Really Management’s Fault?

Better Mental Health Starts with YOU!

October 23, 2024

Overview:

In the demanding field of animal welfare, compassion fatigue and burnout are common yet often overlooked challenges. This course, led by Kelly Thyssen, addresses these critical issues, providing practical tools and strategies to help you not only survive but thrive in your professional and personal life.

Objectives:

• Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms within yourself and others.
• Develop strategies to build resilience and maintain mental well-being.
• Discover a wealth of resources for support both at work and at home.
• Understand the importance of self-care and learn how to integrate it into your daily routine.

Course Highlights:

• Gain a clear understanding of compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and burnout, and what these terms look like in real-life scenarios.
• Benefit from Kelly Thyssen’s personal experiences and professional journey in animal welfare, offering relatable and practical advice.
• Learn actionable strategies to improve mental health, including self-care practices, setting boundaries, and creating a supportive work environment.
• Explore the value of peer support and how to effectively implement it in your workplace.

Why This Course is Important:

Your work in animal welfare is vital, but it’s equally important to take care of yourself. This course will help you understand the impact of compassion fatigue and burnout and equip you with the tools to manage these challenges effectively. By fostering a culture of better mental health, you can enhance your own well-being and continue to make a positive impact in your field.

Enroll Today:

Join us to learn how you can take charge of your mental health and create a more balanced, fulfilling life in animal welfare. Better mental health starts with YOU!

Continuing Education Credit

Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate of completion and become eligible to apply for continuing education credits from Colorado State University. Veterinary professionals may apply to receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

This class is approved for Colorado Bureau of Animal Protection Agents for CE credit.

Tuition, Registration & Payment

Tuition for this class is $25.00.

Registration & payment should be received by October 23, 2024.

Training participants will be assessed a 25% fee on any cancellation made two weeks or less prior to class date, no refunds will be issued if the cancellation is made 0-5 days prior to the training. Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances and/or credits could be applied to future Code 3 training, please contact us regarding all cancellations.

This is a virtual class and refunds will not be provided for any internet or technology-related issues. If issues arise the student may be provided with the option to attend another scheduled training session to complete any instruction missed due to connectivity issues.

Please email us, info@code3associates.org, with any questions.

Details on Virtual Class

• Our virtual classes are taken via computer with the ability for students to interact with each other and the instructors.
• Computer with webcam, microphone and reliable internet access are required for attendance.
• 100% attendance is required with participation options available through the student’s microphone and/or through type-written communications.
• Class materials will be emailed in advance in pdf form – students are expected to download the pdf before the start of class.
• Class will be held October 23, 2024 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME