Compassion Fatigue & Boundary Setting

Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work, family, community responsibilities, and the unique challenges of military life? It’s easy to lose sight of your own needs while caring for everyone else. This peer support group, designed for military and veteran spouses/partners, provides a supportive space to explore the impact of caregiving, address its challenges, and learn boundary-setting strategies while gaining practical tools and connecting with others on a similar journey.

If you're feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly pouring from an empty cup, you're not alone, and this session is for you.

Join VSN Peer Leaders for a conversation about compassion fatigue: what it is, how it affects us, and how setting healthy boundaries can help you protect your time, energy, and well-being. You’ll connect with other military and veteran spouses/partners, share experiences, and walk away with practical strategies to care for yourself without guilt or burnout. You’ll also get a sneak peek into the Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG), a program designed to foster connection, personal growth, and resilience.

What You'll Gain

• Recognize signs of compassion fatigue and how it can impact daily life
• Learn realistic, effective boundary-setting strategies to support your well-being  and prevent burnout
• Connect with others who understand the unique demands of military and veteran family life

About The Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group Program

This event offers a single-session preview of the Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG), an evidence-based curriculum designed to support transitioning and veteran spouses/partners in building resilience, personal growth, and connection. Solo sessions welcome a broader audience, while the full 6-week V-SRG program requires an application and has limited eligibility. Learn more about the Veteran Spouse Resiliency Group (V-SRG).

This Event is Open To

• Spouse/partner of active duty service member/post-service veteran
• Divorcee or widow/widower of active duty service member/post-service veteran
• Family member/caregiver of active duty service member/post-service veteran

Eligibility varies by session. Check Eventbrite for details on other offerings.

Take the First Step Toward Resilience–Sign up Today!

Looking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu.