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 respond proactively to signs of compassion fatigue. 
When we are nourished, not only do we nourish those we serve; our work nourishes us.  When we are emotionally and spiritually depleted, the cycle is reversed. 

This retreat is an opportunity to renew and to reconnect with our own mind, body, heart, and spirit, in a safe and supportive setting with others. We do not offer a classroom setting of instruction, but rather a nurturing environment for expression, rejuvenation, and the discovery of new ways to practice self care. 

We will learn:
To recognize the signs of compassion fatigue, explore methods to intervene early to 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.

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Who is eligible? 
Service Providers working directly with a caseload of at least 50% 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 or workshops. Air travel from Southern Calif or out of state included.

We thank the funders of the Coming Home Project for making this retreat possible. 

How do I apply? - Sorry, we are no longer accepting applications at this time. 

* Note: We respect and honor the devotion of family members who are caring for their wounded warriors. However, this particular retreat is for those who serve veterans and their families outside of their own family group. The Wounded Warrior Program offers retreats for family care providers.