An Occupational Hazard: Overcoming Compassion Fatigue
No Cost Training Opportunity
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
via Zoom
It is common for individuals working directly with trauma victims—such as firefighters, police officers, emergency medical services personnel, emergency room nurses, doctors, crisis workers, psychologists, mobile crisis clinicians and other first responders—to experience a range of emotional and psychological symptoms. These symptoms may include feelings of hopelessness, diminished enjoyment in life, depression, persistent stress and anxiety, insomnia or nightmares, and a generally negative outlook. The pervasive exposure to trauma significantly impacts helpers—leading to adverse outcomes that affect their well-being, patient care, and interpersonal relationships. Mindful Self-Care focuses on teaching individuals how to prioritize their own well-being and to recognize triggers that may lead to negative reactions.
This training aims to enhance the knowledge, confidence, and awareness of modern-day helpers responding to behavioral health crises.
PRESENTED BY
Denise Beagley, M.Sc.
Denise is the founder of Beagley Consulting and serves as the Associate Director of Crisis and Justice Systems at Banner University Health Plans as well as a part-time Crisis Intervention Specialist with the Chandler, Arizona Fire Department. Denise has been involved in the behavioral health sector since 2002. Prior to her work in Arizona, she earned her master’s degree in Counseling pPychology from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland where her research centered on the Garda Síochána (the police force in Ireland) and the challenges of working under stress. Since 2005, she has been an adjunct faculty member for the Office of the Courts, an instructor for the Arizona Probation and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) in Maricopa County and is currently a Faculty Associate at the Arizona State University School of Social Work.