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You got into child welfare work because you care deeply. But caring deeply, day after day, case after case, takes a toll that generic wellness advice can’t always address. If you’ve been wondering whether what you’re feeling is burnout, compassion fatigue, or secondary traumatic stress, you’re not alone — and now you can find out on your own schedule.
The Coalition’s Professional Development Series was created exclusively for child welfare and helping professionals navigating exactly this kind of complexity. Our first session, Beyond Burnout: Somatic Strategies for Compassion Fatigue, is now available to watch anytime.
About the Session
Presenter Dr. Robin Matchett-Schmidt, DSW, LCSW, founder of Conscious Responses, LLC, moves beyond surface-level wellness advice and into practical, evidence-informed strategies rooted in somatic trauma theory. Dr. Robin translates complex neuroscience into strategies you can put to use the same day — professional development that meets you where you actually are.
What You’ll Learn
In this recording, you’ll learn to:
- Differentiate compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress using the ProQOL framework
- Identify early somatic warning signs before they become crises
- Develop a personalized 3-layer compassion resilience plan
- Practice a 90-second nervous system reset you can use right away, even with clients present
Who It’s For
This session is designed for child welfare professionals, caseworkers, supervisors, and all helping professionals who give a great deal of themselves in service to others. If you’re a supervisor, consider sharing it with your team.
Details
- Format: On-demand recording — watch anytime
- Cost: $15
- Presenter: Dr. Robin Matchett-Schmidt, DSW, LCSW, Founder of Conscious Responses, LLC
Watch Now
Ready to move beyond burnout? Watch the recording at your own pace.
Watch the Recording: https://bit.ly/4guSKK2
This session is part of the Coalition’s Professional Development Series, designed to give child welfare and helping professionals the resources and connections they need to sustain their work over the long term.
About the Coalition for Children, Youth & Families
The Coalition empowers families navigating the complexities of child welfare and adoption, providing resources and connections to help them thrive.