Biography
Biography: Tara Karels
Abstract
Statement of the Problem: Caregivers are experiencing heightened levels of physical, mental, and emotional manifestations due to burnout and compassion fatigue. These symptoms can lead to decreased function in work and day to day life. With the growing awareness of mental health issues, caregivers need to find ways to protect themselves and learn self-care techniques to maintain their health and wellness.
Presentation: Caring for the Caregiver will look at the symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue but then focus forward with a journey of self-reflection for attendees. The self-care journey, created by Tara Karels, will take participants through real-life examples of trauma and recovery and provide practical applications that can be used immediately to begin a path to making self-care a priority. Although a serious topic among caregivers, this presentation is designed to provide humor and breathe life into conference participants. Often used to ignite an audience during a long day of educations sessions.