Ep. 42: The Nightmares Nobody Talks About in Animal Care and Advocacy
Beyond Compassion Fatigue: Make Your Passion for Helping Animals Sustainable!
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Show Notes
Do you struggle with nightmares related to animal suffering? If so, you're definitely not alone! In this episode, I open up about my own experience with nightmares and explore why nightmares are so common among animal welfare professionals and advocates. If your nights are disrupted by distressing dreams, this episode offers validation, education, and practical tools to help you cope.
We'll explore:
- The difference between bad dreams and nightmares
- Why nightmares are so common in animal care, welfare, rescue, advocacy, and activism
- When nightmares might indicate something more serious
- Preventing and coping with nightmares
- When to seek professional help
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