Self-Preservation Is Not Selfish: Avoiding Burnout & Compassion Fatigue

Self-Preservation Is Not Selfish: Avoiding Burnout & Compassion Fatigue is the third installment of the Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence’s upcoming 4-part series, Facing Forward: Tools for Uncertain Times.

This series is designed for professionals who are carrying the weight of doing more with less, while wondering what comes next. Together, we’ll hold space for honest conversation, share tools to stay informed and resilient, and explore how to take action (even when things feel out of our hands).

Presenter: Sinead O’Hare, LCSW

Drop-in Topic: Caring for yourself while facing stress from federal changes

Description:
Federal funding cuts and shifting policies don’t just impact programs—they impact you. This session will focus on how the stress of navigating these changes—whether it’s uncertainty about your job, client needs, or personal stability—can contribute to burnout and compassion fatigue. We’ll cover:

• Recognizing signs of stress and burnout linked to federal changes
• Setting boundaries and protecting your mental health
• Quick, realistic self-care practices you can use every day

You’ll leave with practical tools to care for yourself—even when the bigger system feels uncertain.