May 2025 -- SPIN MEETING

Date:  May 19, 2025

Time:  3:00 - 5:00 PM

Host:  Providence Willamette Falls Community Center -- 519 15th St., Oregon City, OR  97045

Speaker:  James Knoll, Providence Hospice Clinical Educator

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1 hour - Coping with Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma (1).pptx

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Speaker Bio:

James Knoll, LCSW, is a Social Worker and Providence Hospice Clinical Educator with over 20 years of experience in the field of Hospice and Palliative Care. Presently, he is on the clinical education team at Providence Hospice where he develops and presents content for new and current staff. 

Title: "Coping with Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma"

In the demanding field of healthcare and caregiving, professionals often carry the emotional weight of those they serve. This presentation will explore the personal and professional challenges that arise when working with individuals facing serious illness, including compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and moral distress. We will examine the emotional toll of sustained exposure to suffering and explore practical strategies for recognizing signs of burnout, protecting your mental well-being, and sustaining a meaningful and resilient career. Attendees will leave with tools to help maintain compassion without sacrificing personal health, and guidance on how to continue caring for others—without losing themselves in the process.