{"id":724,"date":"2026-05-03T20:13:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T20:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypurposepath.com\/?post_type=product&p=724"},"modified":"2026-05-03T20:13:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T20:13:56","slug":"compassion-fatigue-zoom-class-when-caring-in-animal-welfare-becomes-overwhelm-may-24-2026-6-pm-pacific","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mypurposepath.com\/index.php\/product\/compassion-fatigue-zoom-class-when-caring-in-animal-welfare-becomes-overwhelm-may-24-2026-6-pm-pacific\/","title":{"rendered":"Compassion Fatigue Zoom Class: When Caring In Animal Welfare Becomes Overwhelm May 24, 2026 6 PM Pacific"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Caring Hurts:\u00a0 In Animal Welfare Becomes Overwhelm: When Caring Hurts: A 90-Minute Reset for Animal Lovers. <\/em><\/h3>\n

You care deeply. That\u2019s not the problem.<\/p>\n

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But over time, caring for animals\u2014especially in distress, rescue, end-of-life, or constant need\u2014can begin to wear down your emotional, physical, and spiritual reserves.<\/p>\n

This workshop is a space to acknowledge that reality without shame, and to begin restoring yourself from the inside out.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been feeling\u2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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  • Emotionally exhausted but still showing up<\/li>\n
  • Numb after repeated loss, crisis, or trauma exposure<\/li>\n
  • Guilty when you rest or step back<\/li>\n
  • Overwhelmed by the scale of need<\/li>\n
  • Like you\u2019re \u201cnot doing enough\u201d no matter how much you give<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u2026you are not alone, and you are not failing.<\/p>\n

    You are likely experiencing compassion fatigue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    What this 90-minute workshop offers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    This is a grounded, supportive space to:<\/p>\n

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    • Understand what compassion fatigue actually is (and what it is not)<\/li>\n
    • Recognize the signs in your body, mind, and emotional patterns<\/li>\n
    • Explore the difference between healthy empathy and depletion<\/li>\n
    • Learn simple nervous system reset tools you can use immediately<\/li>\n
    • Reconnect with why you started caring in the first place\u2014without burning out in the process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      You will leave with practical tools and a clearer sense of what sustainable care<\/em> can look like for you.<\/p>\n

      This is not about doing less care. It\u2019s about doing care differently.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

      You don\u2019t need to harden yourself to survive this work.<\/p>\n

      And you don\u2019t need to abandon what you love to feel better.<\/p>\n

      This workshop is about creating space for you to stay in the work without losing yourself in it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Who this is for<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

      This workshop is for:<\/p>\n

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      • Animal rescuers and shelter volunteers<\/li>\n
      • Veterinary staff and technicians<\/li>\n
      • Animal end-of-life doulas and caregivers<\/li>\n
      • Foster caregivers and transport volunteers<\/li>\n
      • Wildlife and sanctuary workers<\/li>\n
      • Deeply empathetic animal lovers in emotionally demanding roles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Workshop details<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

        Date:<\/strong> May 24, 2026, 6 PM Pacific. 90 minutes<\/p>\n

        Format:<\/strong> Live Zoom session
        Includes:<\/strong> Guided teaching + reflection + grounding practices
        Replay:<\/strong> [Add if applicable]<\/p>\n

        Your guide<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

        Michelle, founder of My Purpose Path<\/em>, is a compassion fatigue educator, spiritual coach, and animal companion end-of-life doula who supports people working at the emotional edges of care. Her work centers on meaning, resilience, and sustainable compassion\u2014especially for those who give deeply to animals.<\/p>\n

        Reserve your spot<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

        This is a small, intentional session designed for real support\u2014not overwhelm.<\/p>\n

        A final note<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

        You don\u2019t have to reach total burnout to deserve care. You\u2019re allowed to be supported while you\u2019re still giving<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        There\u2019s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from caring. And it’s called Compassion Fatigue.<\/p>\n

        You go home\u2026
        \nand the day doesn\u2019t leave you. The animals. The people. The things you wish you could have done differently.<\/p>\n

        You try to rest, but your mind keeps going.
        \nYou feel drained, maybe even a little numb.
        \nAnd then comes the guilt\u2026 because you still care.<\/em><\/p>\n

        If this feels familiar, you\u2019re not alone.
        \nThis is what happens when a caring heart doesn\u2019t have a place to land.<\/p>\n

        And this happened to me.<\/p>\n

        This workshop is a place to land<\/strong><\/p>\n

        This is a small, live, 90-minute workshop where you\u2019ll be guided through a few simple practices to help you feel:<\/p>\n

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        • calmer in your body<\/li>\n
        • clearer in your mind<\/li>\n
        • more like yourself again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          You don\u2019t have to share anything if you don\u2019t want to.
          \nYou can simply come, listen, and take what you need.<\/p>\n

          What we\u2019ll do together<\/strong><\/p>\n

          This isn\u2019t about learning a lot of information.
          \nIt\u2019s about feeling a shift.<\/p>\n

          During our time together, I\u2019ll guide you through:<\/p>\n

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          • A simple way to understand what\u2019s happening inside you (and why it makes sense)<\/li>\n
          • One guided journaling exercise to help release what you\u2019ve been holding<\/li>\n
          • A short, calming breath practice you can use anytime<\/li>\n
          • One gentle boundary insight that can change how you carry this work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            You\u2019ll leave with something you can return to\u2014not just ideas, but practices.<\/p>\n

            The symptoms <\/strong>can seem challenging to pin down, and at some point, everyone has experienced one or more at the same time.<\/p>\n

            \u00b7 Outbursts. Loss of control over emotions<\/p>\n

            \u00b7 Impulse to rescue anyone in need<\/p>\n

            \u00b7 Isolation. Self-imposed.<\/p>\n

            \u00b7 Feeling depleted<\/p>\n

            \u00b7 Sadness and apathy<\/p>\n

            \u00b7 Excessively complaining about management and coworkers<\/p>\n

            \u00b7 Lack of interest in self-care practices, including hygiene, exercise, healthy eating<\/p>\n

            \u00b7 Recurring nightmares, flashbacks<\/p>\n

            \u00b7 Persistent physical ailments, including allergies, headaches, and more<\/p>\n

            \u00b7 Difficulties concentrating\/mentally tired<\/p>\n

            \u00b7 Accident prone<\/p>\n

            This is for you if you experience those symptoms regularly. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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            Details: May 24, 2026 at 6 PM Pacific Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Live on Zoom: <\/strong>The link will be emailed to you the day before the course.
            \nDuration:<\/strong> 90 minutes
            \nGroup size:<\/strong> Kept small<\/p>\n

            Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n

            This is a small, live workshop, and the cost to join is $15.<\/strong>
            \nI\u2019ve kept it intentionally low so it feels easy to say yes if you need this.<\/p>\n

            A note from me<\/strong><\/p>\n

            I\u2019ve been where you are.<\/p>\n

            I know what it feels like to love the work\u2026 and then slowly feel it taking something from you.<\/p>\n

            This workshop isn\u2019t about fixing you. It\u2019s about helping you reconnect with yourself so you can keep caring in a way that doesn\u2019t cost you so much.<\/p>\n

            Join us<\/strong><\/p>\n

            If this speaks to you, you\u2019re very welcome here.<\/p>\n

            If you can\u2019t attend live, a replay will be available for a limited time.<\/em><\/p>\n

            I will email the link directly once you’ve signed up.<\/p>\n

            Michelle<\/em><\/p>\n

            There are no refunds available for this product, but you will receive a full refund if the course is postponed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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            Details: May 24, 2026 at 6 PM Pacific Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Live on Zoom: <\/strong>The link will be emailed to you the day before the course.
            \nDuration:<\/strong> 90 minutes
            \nGroup size:<\/strong> Kept small<\/p>\n

            Cost: <\/strong>This is a small, live workshop, and the cost to join is $15.<\/strong>
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