86. Compassion fatigue and secondary trauma simplified with Lauren Auer
Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended.
In this conversation, Lauren discusses her professional background, focusing on her work with trauma-informed practices. She explores various aspects of trauma, including compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, and the challenges of parenting children who have experienced trauma. The discussion concluded with strategies for managing stress and trauma, emphasizing the importance of self-care, understanding the nervous system, and finding small, intentional ways to prioritize personal well-being.
Lauren Auer is a trauma therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who helps people understand their nervous system and find their way back to themselves. Through her writing and clinical work, she creates spaces for authentic healing while sharing honest conversations about mental health, trauma recovery, and the messy beauty of being human.
You can find Lauren on Instagram, Facebook, or at her website www.steadfastcounseling.com
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Topics Lauren mentions:
*Lauren shares thoughts on expanding our capacity and what signs might lead to us realizing that we might be experiencing compassion fatigue
*Reminder that the whole environment needs to be oxygenated, not just one person! Take off that oxygen mask, friends!
*Lauren recommends starting with looking at learning more about the window of tolerance and how we can expand our window of tolerance
*Lauren has a blog that she shares tools, strategies and thoughts on healing…join HERE
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