Stress & Compassion Fatigue

September 1, 2010

Coffee Break: Leaving the Sheltering Field and Deciding to Return

In your space, you told us about a time when you decided to stop working in the animal sheltering and rescue field, the reasons you wanted to leave-and what brought you back.

March 1, 2010

Coffee Break: Staying Calm When You're About to Lose Your Cool

In your space, you told us about the times you've come close to losing your cool with a frustrating member of the public, but managed to save a difficult situation by staying calm and polite.

January 1, 2010

Dealing with Death

A survey of animal shelter employees from 62 shelters in the United States identified coping strategies that euthanasia technicians recommend for dealing with euthanasia-related strain.

November 1, 2009

People Care Starts with You

Shelter staff experience a stressor that those in other helping professions do not: Some are asked to end the lives of the very creatures they have saved and nurtured. It's little wonder that the stress can reach a boiling point'but there are ways to cope.

May 1, 2008

The Behavior Department: Burning Out on Behavior

While shelter work can provide trainers great personal satisfaction and a sense of purpose, it can also be a huge source of stress.

Humane Society University

Humane Society University (HSU) provides professional development and training to the animal care and control community.

May 17, 2012

MindTools - Stress Management Resources

This site helps you deal with job-related stress. Here, you will find self-help and support to overcome stress in a range of situations. Most of the resources are free.

May 16, 2012

PetSmart Charities webinar - Stress, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

PetSmart Charities offers free webinars on a variety of topics. View this recorded webinar to learn how to recognize and manage burnout in your organization.