When the Well Is Dry: Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care
Cleo Haber, M.S.W., Registered Social Worker
Live Online Workshop
Overview
This training is designed for anyone in the helping professions, personal caregivers, or anyone interested in compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and self-care.
Participants of this training will learn to distinguish between compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and burnout. They will learn how to identify the early signs and symptoms to determine their struggles. Strategies to address those struggles and promote resilience and self-care will be provided. All participants will leave the workshop having crafted their own wellness plan!
A recording of the workshop will be available to registrants for 60 days.
Please note that it may take 15–20 business days for the recording to be sent.
Objectives
In this workshop, you will learn to:
- Define compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and burn out and discuss how they look and feel
- Understand the risk factors for compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and burnout
- Utilize individual self-assessment tools to reflect on their own compassion satisfaction, stress and fatigue
- Share and discuss a variety of self-care strategies to develop their own wellness and resiliency plans.
Details
Date: January 20, 2027
Time: 9:30AM – 4:30PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Format: Live Online Workshop
Registration Rates
Early Bird Rate: $189 (+applicable taxes)
Early Bird Rate Ends December 20, 2026
Regular Rate: $219 (+applicable taxes)
Student Rate: $149 (+applicable taxes)
- Students are eligible for a student rate. Please sign up here to access student benefits.
- Student rates apply to individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate, master's, or doctoral program at a recognized post-secondary institution.
CE Credits
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- Pending Approval
Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)
- Pending Approval
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
- Pending Approval
Please note that live attendance is required in order to receive CE credits
Refund Policy
Cancelling 7 days or more prior to the start of a live one or two day workshop, or webinar series:
- Refund: Full refund will be processed, minus a $50 administrative fee
or
- Transfer: Full payment can be transferred to another upcoming workshop or training that we provide. Please email our training and workshop team at training@cpeh.ca to request a transfer.
Cancelling after 7 days prior to the start of a live one or two day workshop, or webinar series:
- Refund: No refund
- Transfers: Full payment can be transferred to another upcoming workshop or training that we provide. Please email our training and workshop team at training@cpeh.ca to request a transfer.
Cleo Haber, M.S.W., Registered Social Worker
Cleo Haber, BSW, RSW, MSW is the founder and Clinical Director of North Star Therapy. She has over 20 years of experience in the field, specializing in mental health and working with individuals, couples, and groups.
In addition to providing psychotherapy and clinical supervision, Cleo regularly facilitates workshops and professional development training. She brings extensive post-graduate training and a commitment to ongoing learning, integrating the latest research into her work.
Cleo works from an anti-oppressive, strengths based and client-centred perspective. She integrates multiple evidence-based clinical approaches including: Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal therapy (IPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness.
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