Research has shown that one of the best ways to combat stress and compassion fatigue is with self-care. What we also know if that those of us involved in animal welfare or other helping professions tend to put the needs of others first — so...
Several years ago, while working at the local animal shelter, a co-worker of mine came bursting through the door screaming, “I can’t fucking take this anymore!” I suggested we go outside and get some air. As he lit up a cigarette, he began to sob....
“You’re just too sensitive!” It’s what I’ve heard my whole life, as if sensitivity was a bad thing. If you love, care for, or work with animals chances are you may have heard this as well. Sensitivity, in my humble opinion, is a wonderful personality...
If there was a way to ward off depression, keep anxiety at bay, reduce stress, and help you sleep better by doing one simple thing each day, would you believe me? What if I told you that it didn’t involve a pill or sitting on...