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Is Self-Care Letting Organizations Off The Hook?

I’m always full of questions, but lately these are at the top of my mind:

Who benefits when...

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Practice Compassionate Badassery

I learned the phrase “compassionate badassery” a few years ago when I stumbled into...

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Your Heart is Your Powerhouse

And I bet it’s working overtime these days. So many compassionate people I know, who...

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Are You Thinking About Suicide? And Other Questions Weā€™re Afraid To Ask

Talking about suicide can be hard. It makes my chest tight. But so many of us are suffering and...

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What Happened When I Couldnā€™t Complain for 5 Days

My native language is complaining. I’m also fluent in Bitching, Moaning, and Whining, plus...

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Flip the Script: I Could Never Do Your Job, I Love Animals Too Much

“What do you do?”

“I work at an animal shelter.”

“I could never...

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Intro to Debriefing: 4 Ways to Manage Compassion Fatigue

Recently, I spoke with a friend who has worked in animal sheltering for nearly a decade. I wanted...

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The Dark Side of Empathy: When Too Much Turns Into None

“I had never been told that empathy is a finite resource. You can run out. As a normal,...

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7 Ways We Can Support Mental Health in the Animal Welfare Community

“Look how involved we all are just under the surface, and let’s try to help each...

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