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Category Archives: TOPIC
This top level category is the list of unique topics for resources in the Toolkit.
Secondary Traumatic Stress 101
On-Demand Course
This course, led by Françoise Mathieu, offers an introduction to secondary traumatic stress (STS) and empathic strain, specifically designed for professionals working in trauma-exposed, high-stress environments.
December 2024
How Challenging Work Changes Us
On-Demand Course
What can we learn from those who retain their compassion and their health in the face of demanding work? In this on-demand course, Francoise Mathieu explores the impact of trauma-exposed work and offers insight, strategies, and tools to help you sustain a rewarding and fulfilling career.
July 2024
Everything is Turned Up to 11
Supporting Each Other Through the Reality of Today’s Workplace
In this keynote presentation for CARE4YOU 2024, Françoise Mathieu explores insights from organizations who are thriving and lessons learned from those who are struggling.
June 2024
From Education to Integration
Weaving Staff Wellness into the Fabric of Your Workplace
In this CARE4YOU 2024 session, Cambria Walsh, Diana Tikasz, & Marlene O’Neill-Laberge share what they’ve learned about staff wellness initiatives and what it takes to embed those initiatives into the workplace routine.
June 2024
Embarking on Your Trauma-Informed Journey
Tips & Insights for Organizations
In this CARE4YOU 2024 session, Kathleen Gorman explores trauma-informed practice and shares key considerations for organizations embarking on a trauma-informed journey.
June 2024
“The Other Wet Floor”
The Emotional Risks of Working in a Helping Profession
In this CARE4YOU 2024 session, JD Gilmour explores the “other” occupational risks of working in a helping profession: empathic strain, secondary traumatic stress, burnout, and moral distress.
June 2024
The Pace of Change
CARE4YOU 2024 Closing Address
In this closing address for CARE4YOU 2024, Françoise Mathieu provides strategies and hope for teams looking to implement the lessons learned from this year’s conference.
June 2024
Identifying Your Warning Signs
Reflecting on Your Physical, Behavioural, & Emotional Signs of Overwhelm
This downloadable PDF helps you identify your top three warning signs of empathic strain and secondary traumatic stress.
August 2023