Compassion Fatigue / Burnout Prevention Training

DE BEST Mission Statement

To serve the state of Delaware by establishing, implementing, and sustaining volunteers to strengthen DSAMH initiatives, improve community resilience and support appropriate mental health response to disaster.

Compassion Fatigue / Burnout Prevention Trainings are recommended for all DMRC volunteers. These have been offered in person and virtually for volunteers, and there are a number of trainings available online.

Finding Respite In a Whirlpool: Wellbeing During Trying Times & Beyond was conducted January 27, 2021 by Stacey M. Boyer, PsyD. This virtual training highlighted five elements for your before, during, and after work plan to prevent burnout and fatigue. Stacey summarizes these for us here: http://sites.udel.edu/delawaremrc/finding-respite-in-a-whirlpool/

Contact DMRC if you would like additional information.