Course Description

Do you spend most of your day caring for other people instead of caring for yourself? If so, you may experience what some psychologists call "Compassion Fatigue". This type of fatigue is common for people who are caring for a loved one, or for people who work in a care-taking profession, such as nursing.

In this course, Dr. Jean Leonard, a licensed psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher, will teach you powerful techniques to overcome compassion fatigue and learn to find balance in your life. You will learn more about the root causes of compassion fatigue as well as meditations and reflections that will help you manage your fatigue. Finally, you will learn practical skills and tips to take care of yourself through the day that Dr. Leonard has used for clients in her private practice.

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Disclaimer
  • 2

    Module 1: Introduction to the Course

    • Lesson 1.1: Welcome

    • Lesson 1.1a Exercise - Gather and Ground Meditation

    • Relfection: What Brings You Here Today?

    • Lesson 1.2 Overview of Course - Content and Structure

    • Lesson 1.3 What is Caregiver Fatigue

    • Module 1 Review

    • Module 1 More Resources
  • 3

    Module 2: Bringing Balance into Your LIfe

    • Lesson 2.1 Introduction to Self-Care

    • Lesson 2.1a Guided Reflection - How Balanced is Your Life

    • Lesson 2.2 The Importance of Self-Care

    • Self Care Suggestions

    • Module 2 Review

    • Module 2 More Resources

  • 4

    Module 3: The Importance of a Support Network

    • Lesson 3.1 Intro to Support Network

    • Lesson 3.1a Guided Reflection- Widening the Circle of Support

    • Pause and Reflect: How in Balance is Your Life?

    • Lesson 3.2 Barriers to Support

    • Module 3 Review

    • Module 3 More Resources

  • 5

    Module 4: Understanding Stress

    • Lesson 4.1 Stress in the Body

    • Lesson 4.2 The Neurobiology of Stress

    • Lesson 4.2a Guided Exercise - Bringing Awareness to the Body Meditation

    • Lesson 4.3 Responding vs. Reacting

    • Lesson 4.3a Reflection - Your Experience Giving Care

    • Pause and Reflect: Your Personal Experience with Giving Care

    • Lesson 4.4 The Stressors and Joys of Caregiving

    • Module 4 Review

    • Module 4 More Resources

  • 6

    Module 5: Mindfulness

    • Lesson 5.1 Defining Mindfulness

    • Lesson 5.2 Changing Your Relationship with what is

    • Lesson 5.2a Guided Exercise - Gather and Ground Meditation

    • Lesson 5.3 Mindfulness as an Antidote to Caregiver Fatigue

    • Lesson 5.4 Micro-moments of Mindfulness in Everyday Life

    • Module 5 Review

    • Module 5 More Resources
  • 7

    Module 6: Self-Compassion

    • Lesson 6.1 Introduction to Self-Compassion

    • Lesson 6.1a Exercise - An Experiential Taste of Self-Compassion

    • Lesson 6.2 Diving Deeper into Self-Compassion

    • Lesson 6.2a Exercise - Compassion Break and Soothing Touch

    • Lesson 6.3 Misconceptions and Research About Self-Compassion

    • Lesson 6.4 Carrying Self-Compassion into your life

    • Module 6 Review

    • Self Compassionate Quiz

    • Module 6 More Resources

  • 8

    Module 7: Working with Difficult Emotions and Experiences

    • Lesson 7.1 An introduction to Difficult Emotions and Mind States

    • Lesson 7.1a Guided Exercise - Using Gestures to Tune In

    • Lesson 7.2 Supporting Yourself in Difficult Moments

    • Lesson 7.2a Guided Practice - Working with Emotion

    • Pause and Reflect: Emotions

    • Lesson 7.3 Supporting Others in Difficult Moments

    • Module 7 Review

    • Module 7 More Resources
  • 9

    Module 8: Taking in the Good

    • Lesson 8.1 An introduction to Habits

    • Lesson 8.2 The Negativity Bias

    • Lesson 8.3 The Power of Gratitude

    • Lesson 8.3a Guided Practice - Gratitude Meditation

    • Lesson 8.4 Inhabiting the Good

    • Lesson 8.5 Cultivating Gratitude in Daily Life

    • Reflection: What are you grateful for?

    • Module 8 Review

    • Module 8 More Resources
  • 10

    Module 9: Wrapping Up and Moving Forward

    • Lesson 9.1 Moving Forward

    • Lesson 9.2 Congratulations

    • Reflection: What Would I Like to Carry Forward?

    • Congratulations
  • 11

    Resources

    • Mental Health Resources

    • How to Find a Therapist