Advocates and others working with victims and survivors are susceptible to a number of professional risks, including burn-out, compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization. In this session, participants will be able to:

1. Recognize the relationship between care of clients and self-care

2. Identify symptoms of burn-out, compassion fatigue, and various traumatization

3. Develop strategies and skills for preventing and combatting burn-out, compassion fatigue, and vicarious traumatization

4. Discuss and share strategies for maintaining resilience and staying connected to the mission of the organization during times of stress