Keynote Presentation:
Self-Care is NOT Selfish: Creative Tools for Transforming Compassion Fatigue
Kay Gidden, M.Ed and Beth Reynolds Lewis
Beth and Kay have trained over 3,000 human services professionals, youth serving organizations, healthcare staff, educators and law enforcement/First Responders on compassion fatigue, trauma informed care and behavioral health issues for the last 10 years. Their training/consultation company, Compassion Resiliency, promotes the well being of professional who work in high stress/trauma work environments.
Kay Gidden, M.Ed and Beth Reynolds Lewis
Beth and Kay have trained over 3,000 human services professionals, youth serving organizations, healthcare staff, educators and law enforcement/First Responders on compassion fatigue, trauma informed care and behavioral health issues for the last 10 years. Their training/consultation company, Compassion Resiliency, promotes the well being of professional who work in high stress/trauma work environments.
About the Speakers
Kay Glidden, M.Ed
holds a Master of Science Degree in Education from Indiana University, Bloomington. Kay has worked as a therapist for college students at the University of Nebraska, Kearney and worked in the Nebraska Public Behavioral Health system for 19 years. Kay is a certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist, certified by the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and a mindfulness educator.
Kay Glidden, M.Ed
holds a Master of Science Degree in Education from Indiana University, Bloomington. Kay has worked as a therapist for college students at the University of Nebraska, Kearney and worked in the Nebraska Public Behavioral Health system for 19 years. Kay is a certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist, certified by the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology and a mindfulness educator.
Beth Reynolds Lewis
holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Beth was a Protection and Safety Worker for 12 years and a Forensic Interviewer for 4 years. For the last 12 years Beth worked in the public behavioral health system in Nebraska. Beth is a certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist, certified by the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, a mindfulness educator and a Registered Yoga Instructor.
