Who cares for the care provider?

Rabbi Hillel wrote:

“If I am not for me, who will be?
If I am only for myself, what am I?
If not now, when?”

We may know about secondary trauma, but it takes resolve to stop, look and listen, and then to respond proactively to signs of compassion fatigue. During this three day retreat we will: explore methods to intervene early and avert burnout, identify common, but hidden, beliefs and conflicts, grow our capacity for well being, and make our compelling work emotionally sustainable and gratifying over the long haul.

Please join us for a weekend of rejuvenation in a place of quiet beauty December 12th through the 14th, 2008.

Who is eligible? Service Providers working directly with a caseload of at least 25% OIF and OEF veterans and/or families.
• Priority will be given to applicants working directly and full-time with OIF and OEF veterans.
• Service providers may include: mental health and other health professionals, counselors, veteran service officers, chaplains, military leaders, veteran service organization staff and others.

What does the retreat cost? This program is completely free. There is no cost for lodging, meals, workshops or air travel.

For more information and to apply? Click Here
Applications will be accepted until November 21, 2008.

For more information on The Coming Home Project, visit www.cominghomeproject.org