Lunch n Learn: Pour From a Full Cup: Navigating Boundaries, Compassion Fatigue, and Guilt

Caring for others is meaningful work, and it can quietly wear us down. Many of us in the non-profit sector give a lot, say yes on autopilot, and then carry the worry and guilt long after the conversation ends. In this workshop, we’ll look at compassion fatigue in a fresh way, and you’ll learn to recognize your own early signals before burnout sets in.

You’ll practice simple, realistic tools for setting boundaries with more than a yes or no, calming the “are they mad at me?” spiral that can follow, and sorting out which guilt is worth listening to. You’ll also try a quick nervous system reset you can use at your desk, between meetings, or after a heavy conversation.

You’ll leave with a practical toolkit and one small goal to start right away. No preparation is needed, and you can take part at your own comfort level.