"Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.”
- Dolly Parton in Steel Magnolias
Courses and workshops for animal people who are figuring out how to be well while they do good.Â
Hiya, I’m Jessica.
An educator, coach, and facilitator. I've worked with animals my entire life. Scooping poop is how I meditate.Â
Animal people are my favorite people.Â
I help animal care, welfare, and protection pros reduce empathic distress, honor their losses, and build compassion resilience, so they can keep making an impact AND be well while they do it.
I believe that self-care and service inherently belong together. But most of us never learned how to effectively take care of ourselves (and each other!) in high-stress, trauma-exposed, emotionally charged jobs, often under unrelenting working conditions.
That’s where I come in. I’ve helped thousands of animal people create more sustainable, joyful careers. My approach is research-based, laughter-filled, encouraging, and practical. I love being in your corner.Â
How We Can Work Together:
Compassion Fatigue Strategies Course
Building Compassionate Badassery Boundaries Class
Training Services for OrganizationsÂ
“Jessica has a unique ability to combine evidenced-based practices and important theoretical frameworks with the front-line needs of employees and management. She infused everything she does with a sense of curiosity, empathy, and expertise.
The value she added to our organization has made her one of the most respected experts in the field of workplace stress, compassion fatigue, and self-care. She is my go to resource.”
― Nathan Brisby, ASPCA Learning & Development
Organizations I've Worked With:Â
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