“Whatever you think an animal might need, you need too.” – Tiffany Wentz-Root on self-compassion for wildlife rehabilitators.

Partners for Wildlife kicks off its fourth season with the second part of our compassion fatigue conversation. Washington state-based mental health therapist Tiffany Wentz-Root joins host Gail Buhl to discuss the impact of trauma, burnout, balance, joy, boundaries, and the power of memes!

This episode contains references to restrained eating habits, military service, negative self-talk, elements of depression, and child-care trauma.

Special thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.

Links:

Part one of this conversation

Check out Lindsay C. Gibson’s book: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

Learn more about The Raptor Center

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