Ep. 36: Managing Compassion Fatigue in TNR with Stacy Attenburg
Beyond Compassion Fatigue: Make Your Passion for Helping Animals Sustainable!
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Show Notes
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is lifesaving work, but it can also be uniquely exhausting. In this episode, we explore why TNR can take such a heavy emotional and physical toll, how compassion fatigue shows up for volunteers and caregivers, and what it truly takes to stay in this work without losing yourself. This episode is for anyone involved in TNR who has ever felt overwhelmed, depleted, or questioned how long they can keep going.
In this episode, we discuss:
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What compassion fatigue in TNR looks like compared to other areas of animal welfare
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The realities behind the work
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Early warning signs of compassion fatigue
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The pressure to always say “yes”
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Coping skills that actually help
- The rewarding side of TNR and compassion satisfaction
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