Ep. 28-Free support groups for compassion fatigue and empathetic strain wit Dr Melissa Trevathan-Minnis

Episode 28 Free support groups for compassion fatigue and empathetic strain Join us this week as we talk about compassion fatigue and empathetic strain with Dr Melissa Trevathan-Minnis. Mellisa and her colleagues are running a study looking at the success of support groups for supporting empathetic strain, whilst this is a study it also provides Free support sessions for animal welfare professional so please check out the information below and book onto these sessions to support yourself and others in this field.

https://sites.google.com/view/animalgroup/home

About Melissa Trevathan-Minnis.

I am a therapist, a professor, a researcher/writer, and an animal advocate. I have worked in a variety of settings both clinically and academically which are listed below. Check out my publications page to learn about my book, articles, and book chapters. Education: PhD Counseling Psychology-University of Houston (APA Accredited) BA-Psychology-Texas Tech University Clinical Positions: -Private Practice- Dr. Melissa Trevathan-Minnis, PLLC -Flatwater Foundation-Austin, TX -The Women's Growth Center- Baltimore, MD -Loyola University Maryland Counseling Center-Baltimore, MD -Towson University Counseling Center-Towson, MD -Ben Taub General Hospital Psychiatric Services-Houston, TX -University of St. Thomas Counseling and Disability Center-Houston, TX -Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Administration Hospital -University of Houston Clear Lake Counseling Center Academic Positions: -National University Faculty, Dissertation Chair, Gender and Sexual Fluidity Specialization Lead Faculty-San Diego, CA -Goddard College Faculty, Internship Coordinator, Sexual Orientation Concentration Coordinator Human Animal Interactions Studies Coordinator-Plainfield, VT -McDaniel College Adjunct Faculty-Westminster, MD Additional Training: -Animal-Assisted Counseling Academy at Texas State University -Consortium for Animal-Assisted Therapy at University of North Texas: Animal-Assisted Therapy Training -Pet Partners Handler Course -Gottman Couples Counseling Level II -Gottman Advanced training in Affairs and Infidelity -Ketamine-Assisted Therapy

Links

https://www.drtrevathanminnis.com/

https://www.nu.edu/degrees/jfk-psychology/faculty/melissa-trevathan/

the support group- https://sites.google.com/view/animalgroup/home