The Fundamentals

These foundational programmes are offered to both leaders and staff independently.

The Fundamentals of Compassion Fatigue

There is an emotional cost to those working with the suffering and vulnerable in our community. This programme provides participants with a thorough understanding of the nature of compassion fatigue.

This interactive training will enable attendees to:

  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue
  • Early intervention strategies
  • Understand what places them at risk
  • Take stock of their stressors through established self-assessments
  • Know their own early warning signs
  • Develop their own self-care and peer support plans
  • Learn the most recent practical and powerful self-care strategies which foster resilience and wellbeing


The Fundamentals of Vicarious Trauma

For those working in high stress, trauma-exposed organisations, such as crisis workers, police, paramedics, child protection and community mental health workers, the risk of also developing vicarious trauma is high. This programme provides participants with a thorough understanding of the nature of vicarious trauma.

This interactive training will enable attendees to:

  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma
  • Take stock of their stressors through established self-assessments
  • Know their own early warning signs
  • Develop their own self-care and peer support plans
  • Learn the most recent practical and powerful self-care strategies which foster resilience and wellbeing

Leading in High Stress Trauma-Exposed Environments

Did you know that up to 70% of how employees perceive their organisational climate is traced back to the actions of one person?

The Leader

Leaders are people too and not immune to the effects of stress and trauma.

A healthy and engaged leadership is vital to organisational health.

As leaders you can play a crucial role in alleviating the effects of stress and increase the resilience of your people.

This programme explores the unique elements of trauma-exposed work and how it impacts the organisation and the critical role of leadership in alleviating the impact.

This interactive programme includes:

  • Self-care and wellbeing as priorities
  • Exploring the vital role of leadership in the organisation’s health
  • Positive and Restorative leadership practices
  • Understanding the unique dynamics of trauma-exposed work and the crucial need to increase individual and team resilience
  • Recognising the impact of chronic stress on individuals, teams and organisations
  • Discussing organisational risk and resiliency factors
  • Creating your personal self-care tool-kit through the application of practical strategies aimed at fostering resilience and optimism