Strategic Resilience Workshops for Veterinary and Shelter Professionals
The heart of animal care is heavy. In the veterinary and shelter world, we don’t just “witness” distress—our bodies physically mirror it. Whether you are in the exam room or the kennel, your nervous system is constantly “tuning in” to the frequency of trauma, leaving you feeling “wired but tired,” foggy, and emotionally drained.
This isn’t a personal failing or a lack of dedication. It is the biological physics of stress.
A New Approach to Compassion Fatigue
Led by Janet McKeehan-Medina, an iPEC-certified Professional Coach with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, this workshop moves beyond basic “self-care” advice. I combine analytical insight into how the brain operates in high-stress environments with intuitive care to help your team stay whole.
I provide your staff with evidence-based self-regulation tools to manage the daily load:
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The Mirror Neuron Effect: Understand why you “catch” the trauma of your patients and learn how to clear those “trauma maps” between appointments.
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The Parasympathetic Brake: Practical “Manual Overrides” to snap out of the fight-or-flight response and lower cortisol in real-time.
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How to stay Afloat: Learning the biological shift from draining Empathy to sustainable Compassion, so you can help without “drowning.”
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Mindfulness for Modern Stress: Integrating quick grounding and meditation tools with neurobiology to quiet the “static” of a noisy environment.
The Result: A Steady, Sustainable Team
When your staff understands how Compassion fatigue works, they gain the power to remain a peaceful presence for the animals without losing themselves in the process. I help your team move from “Biological Overload” back to the purposeful, heart-centered work they were called to do.
Bring This Sanctuary to Your Facility
Available for Zoom sessions or in-person staff retreats. Each workshop is tailored to the specific needs of your clinic or shelter environment.
janetmckeehanmedina@gmail.com
323-697-1843