Jessica Dolce
Practice Compassionate Badassery
The Compassionate Badassery Lab
A membership community for folks
who work and volunteer with animals.
It’s self-care made simple.
The Compassionate Badassery Lab is a community of people coming together from around the world to have some fun as we try out new ideas and practices that can help sustain and enrich our lives, while we care for people, animals, and the planet.
The Lab is designed to support helping professionals understand and transform compassion fatigue, but that’s only ONE part of what we do together.
At our heart, we’re human beings exploring what it means to be well and enjoy our lives, while we make an impact for others.
And did I mention arts and crafts? Sometimes we just hang out and play with glue sticks.
As a member of The Lab you'll learn body, mind, and heart-based tools and strategies to stress less and feel more calm + courageous every day.
In the Lab we meet year-round to learn, practice, and connect to ideas and each other, so we can feel more energized and joyful as we keep working to make the world a better place for animals and people.
Through online workshops, self-care sessions, and special events, you’ll have the support and resources you need to feel less stressed and more in control of your life.
There’s no pressure to do anything. Stop by and do some self-care, play with us during a special event, join the webinar to learn about a new topic, journal in your monthly workbook…do as much (or as little) as you like!
New members are welcomed into The Lab year-round.
The Lab Might Be For You If...
- You know how to take care of yourself, but you rarely make time to do it. It's just never the priority.
- Making a difference for animals and people matters deeply to you, but you also have other interests and you miss exploring them.
- You want camaraderie and support from folks with big hearts and a sense of humor!
- You enjoy learning about different parts of the human experience, from grief and conflict, to play and creativity.
What Lab Members Are Saying
Join us In The lab and You'll Get Access To:
- Monthly educational workshops with Jessica Dolce and guest experts on topics such as emotional agility, boundaries, grief, conflict resolution, spirituality, self-compassion, trauma exposure, and more
- Monthly Resources and Worksheets to help you integrate and apply what you're learning
- Weekly self-care accountability sessions on Zoom (if you know you need to do self-care, but never do it...our "parallel self-care" is for you!)
- Regular special events like online healing circles (think: grief + loss) and (no-skill needed) arts + craft nights
- Private discussion boards (not on Facebook) to connect with your Lab community
- A HUGE library of resources: webinars, workbooks, and tools to support your wellbeing year-round!
- Connection and community with people who have big hearts, open minds, and a sense of humor about trying to take care of ourselves, while we make an impact for others
Guest Experts + Facilitators of Workshops
Each Month You'll...
- Finally have the structure and support you need, so that you can make consistent, sustained changes over time.
- Be a part of a caring community, so that you can keep connected, learning, and laughing, even when times are challenging (or you're in physical isolation).
- Learn new skills and tools to help you navigate compassion fatigue and stress, so that you can enjoy the meaningful work you do!
Take a Tour of The Lab
What More People Are Saying...
HIYA! I'M JESSICA.
You’re helping animals (or people or the planet). I’m here to help you.
As a compassion fatigue educator, my mission is to help you make an impact for others AND have the time and energy to take care of your own needs, so you can enjoy your life!
I’m obsessed with turning complex ideas into practical tools that you can use right away to address the stress of being a helper.
I’ve worked with thousands of animal care and welfare professionals through one-on-one coaching, online classes, and my favorite creation, The Lab community!
You can learn more about me here.
The Lab is for you if...
- You know you need to take care of yourself, but you struggle to make time for yourself consistently.
- You want support and accountability to help you make healthy changes.
- You want to be around other people who value animals and understand the challenges of the work you do.
- You enjoy learning about new ideas and different perspectives.
- You have compassion for humans (not just animals).
The Lab is not for you if...
- You are suffering from clinical depression, an anxiety disorder, or are having suicidal thoughts. This is NOT a substitution for professional mental health care.
- You want 1-on-1 personal support and accountability tailored specifically to your circumstances.
- You want simple, quick solutions to your problems.
- You firmly believe that people suck and you want to vent about it ALL THE TIME.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should sign up? The membership community is designed to support helping professionals – specifically people who work with animals, such as veterinarians and vet techs, dog trainers, animal shelter and rescue workers, animal protection officers, foster families. But…
Can I take the class if I don’t work with animals? YES, it’s open to everyone! We have members who work in human services as well. We do talk about our work with animals often, so if you want to be sure that this group is the right fit for you, email Jessica at jessica@jessicadolce.com
What do I need to take this class? A computer and the internet. Also, a sense of humor.
What if I don’t have compassion fatigue or that isn’t an issue for me? Compassion fatigue is just one piece of what we’re focused on here. We explore all kinds of topics from conflict management to creativity.
When can I enroll? Anytime you want!
What if I don’t like it? You can cancel at any time!
Is there a group rate? Nope.
Do I have to be there at certain times? We have a live workshop once a month at 8pm Eastern. This is recorded, for those who cannot make it live. Our self-care sessions and special events are held live on various days and times each week, so that people in multiple time zones can attend. Even if you can’t attend anything live, you’ll always be able to access the recorded webinars, PDF workbooks, and discussion boards.
Do you offer refunds or a guarantee?
You can cancel at any time, but I do not offer refunds. I offer a fun and challenging learning experience, but I do not guarantee specific results, as participants will come to this course in all different phases of life, types of businesses, and varying levels of self-awareness. You are responsible for integrating and implementing the membership materials in whatever way works best for you at this time.
Is this appropriate for groups or teams to enroll in? The Lab is designed to support individuals who wish to learn in a community. Members who are in leadership roles often take what they’ve learned in The Lab back to their teams. However, this is not designed as a tool for organizations. Log-in information cannot be shared.
