Presenting at the OSPCA Conference - June 10-12

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Resiliency in the Animal Care Community

Turn the burden of compassion fatigue and stress into wellness and resiliency! Many workers in the animal care leave the profession early while others are more resilient, enjoying a long & rewarding career. Why? Compassion fatigue, the emotional exhaustion caused by the chronic demands of helping animals and their owners truly extracts a cost to animal care workers. This presentation focuses on strategies in raising awareness and improving communication in this area. Learn early recognition of the symptoms, self management strategies, and what proactive steps organizations can take to manage it.

Bio: Dr. Pat Comley

Pat’s passion and expertise is to bring individuals & organizations to a new level of skill and understanding in their work and personal relationships. As an educator/mediator/coach Pat has worked extensively with the Ontario SPCA as a trainer/consultant & as a presenter at the 2008 OSPCA Conference. Recently, Pat worked closely with the OSPCA and the Toronto Humane Society, using her expertise to help the staff emotionally navigate through highly stressful and challenging times.

Pat has given presentations to the Animal Care Community across Ontario & Atlantic Canada. Dr. Comley teaches Stress Management at Ryerson University and is an internationally certified coach and mediator. She is presently writing a book on this topic.

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