In Person Learning & Networking Event: An Occupational Hazard: Compassion Fatigue & Self-Care

Compassion Fatigue is a state characterized by a gradual lessening of compassion over time. It is common among individuals who work directly with trauma survivors including nurses, psychologists, Human Resource (HR) professionals, first responders, and court professionals. However, sufferers can exhibit several symptoms including hopelessness, a decrease in experiences of pleasure, constant stress and anxiety, sleeplessness or nightmares, and a pervasive negative attitude. In the behavioral health arena, it has a significant presence and can lead to negative outcomes for the helpers. Self-care is all about learning how to take care of yourself and identify those issues that trigger you to act negatively. This is where the real work begins.

Instructor Bio:

Denise Beagley, M.Sc. is the owner of Beagley Consulting, Associate Director of Crisis and Justice Systems at Banner University Health Plans, and works part-time as a Crisis Interventionist for Chandler Fire Department. She has worked within the behavioral health system since 2002. Before working in Arizona, she completed her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Trinity College Dublin. While at Trinity College, her research focused on the Garda Síochána (police force in Ireland) and working under stress. In 2018, Denise was appointed to the Arizona Parents Commission on Drug Education and serves as chair commissioner. Since 2005, Denise has served as an adjunct faculty for the Office of the Courts, Arizona Probation and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) instructor within Maricopa County. She is a Faculty Associate at the Arizona State University at the School of Social Work. She has over 20 years of experience working under the umbrella of Psychology and Public Safety and serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to internal and external ASU departments and provider companies.

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