Webinar Description:

In this webinar  Amanda Thiessen walks us through the theory and current research around compassion fatigue and burnout as well as offering practical tips, tricks, and tools for dealing with compassion fatigue and burnout with a focus on the particular challenges associated with essential work in the Homelessness sector. 

Instructor: Amanda Thiessen

Amanda Thiessen is a social worker, educator, and coach who works with human service organizations. Amanda believes creating just social change is intimately linked to inclusive, collaborative and empowered organizations. Amanda has worked in the charity sector for over 20 years. She is a certified organizational coach, holds a Master of Arts degree in Theology and a Master of Social Work degree in Leadership in Human Services. She is a registered social worker in the province of British Columbia, Canada.