Ep: 9: Peer Support with Val Ellsworth
Beyond Compassion Fatigue: Make Your Passion for Helping Animals Sustainable!
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Show Notes
Today I talk with Val Ellsworth, the founder of Nothing But Love Canine Foundation to explore the mental health impact of working in animal rescue and the importance of peer support.
We explore
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Her journey into animal welfare work
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Early signs that her mental health was suffering
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Why isolation is so common—and dangerous—in this field
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The life-changing power of peer support and safe spaces
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Letting go of guilt and embracing self-care
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Boundaries and practices that protect emotional well-being
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How to begin building a personal or professional support network
Resources mentioned:
Compassion Fatigue Group Coaching Program
Nothing But Love Canine Foundation: