Correctional professionals are faced with a multitude of stressors leading to mental health challenges and staff retention issues. While correctional systems are coming to an increased awareness of the critical importance of supporting their staff, many agencies are unsure how to understand and address the needs or their staff members. This presentation provides an overview of key wellness concepts and terms, a description of the common challenges our colleagues face, and the critical elements of an effective staff wellness program.

Educational Objectives

• Compare the concepts of compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout
• Describe the Compassion-Fatigue-Compassion-Satisfaction model
• Explain the causes and consequences of compassion fatigue as well as strategies for coping

Level:Basic