Compassion fatigue: prevention and self-care, hosted by Ramsey County MRC

This 90-minute interactive workshop is targeted toward healthcare providers, allied health professionals, first responders, and others who work with our Ramsey County community. This workshop will demonstrate why attention to well-being is so important and describe evidence-based strategies for preventing and/or repairing “burnout” and compassion fatigue.

Course objectives:

1) Define compassion fatigue and its impact on health

2) Describe evidence-based strategies for preventing and/or repairing compassion fatigue

3) Understand how to apply these same strategies during a disaster

Dr. Tai Mendenhall is a Medical Family Therapist and Associate Professor in the Couple and Family Therapy Program at the University of Minnesota (UMN) in the Department of Family Social Science. He is also the Associate Director of the UMN’s Citizen Professional Center and Director of the UMN’s Medical Reserve Corps’ Mental Health Disaster-Response Teams.

FAQs

How do I get there? Is parking free?

The Plato Building is located south of the river and downtown Saint Paul. From downtown, drive south on Wabasha. About two blocks after river, turn right onto Plato Blvd. going west. 90 West Plato Blvd. is your second turn and the second building on the left. From Hwy 52/Lafayette, exit on Plato and go west. After you cross Wabasha, 90 West Plato Blvd. is the second left turn and second building on the left.

And yes, there is free parking in front of the building.

The #62 and #68 buses are also a good option. Plan your trip using Metro Transit!

What can I bring into the event?

Bring yourself and your questions about our volunteer program or the night's topic. Your MRC Coordinator, Laura Andersen, will be available to update your volunteer profile or take feedback on the program.

Free water, coffee, and refreshments will be available, including some vegetarian options.

Are CEUs available?

We will provide a certificate which documents your attendance at this event for 90 minutes of continuing education credit.

If you have other questions, contact me!