WELCOME
For more information or questions regarding our free compassion fatigue and burnout training, please email us at info@indranislight.org.
You are receiving this special “Advocate Package” from Indrani’s Light Foundation because we care about you. Our mission is to support advocates, like you, by helping reduce compassion fatigue and burnout.
After conversations with shelters, we heard a deep concern about staff work-related “burnout.” The work you do is demanding on the your mental, emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. (Click here to read the full Welcome Letter.)
Printable Resources
50 Ways to Take a Break Poster
Caregiver Self Care Challenge Poster – Color
Caregiver Self Care Challenge Poster – B & W
Online Resources
VIA Character Strengths Survey
Indrani’s TEDx Port of Spain Talk
Podcasts
Click here to submit a question or scenario to be covered on the Podcast
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 0 – Introductions and why ILF’s mission to support Domestic Violence Caregivers is so important
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 1 – Six Tools for Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 2 – Caring for the Caregivers Meditation – Using your breathing to deal with difficult conversations
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 3 – Take Care of Yourself FIRST, Then Take Care of Your Family
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 4 – Not Feeling Appreciated by Others
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 5 – Dealing With a Lack of Appreciation and Gratitude, Part 1
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 6 – A Meditation on Self-Kindness
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 6 Bonus Audio – The Anyway Poem
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 7 – Dealing With a Lack of Appreciation and Gratitude, Part 2
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 8 – Settling What Feels Unsettled
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 9 – Feeling Guilty When Saying “No” To Your Supervisor
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 10 – After A Tough Conversation
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 11 – Sacrificing Holiday Time For Co-workers
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 12 – Are your expectations leading to sticky situations?
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 13 – 6 Tips for Taking Care of Yourself and Focusing on Self-Care During the Holidays
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 14 – A Meditation for the New Year
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 15 – Examples of Self-Care Practices – Part One
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 16 – Examples of Self-Care Practices – Part Two
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 17 – Meditation – Get Grounded When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 18 – How To Stick To A Regular Self-Care Routine
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 19 – Finding 5% more joy today
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 20: A Discussion About “Option B” by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant – Part One
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 20: A Discussion About “Option B” by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant – Part Two
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 21: A Story – How to Say “NO” With the feeling of Joy
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 22: Remember Who You Are
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 23: A Story and Meditation – What Does Change Mean to You?
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 24: When Family and Work Values Collide
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 25: Talk to the Positive Part of Yourself
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 26: A Self-Empathy Meditation
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 27: Managing Fear When Facing Adversity
Caring for the Caregivers Podcast Episode 28: How to help everyone at once, without overwhelm (SPOILER: You can’t!)
Meditations
Meditation: After a tough conversation
Meditation: Feeling unappreciated
Meditation: Find your strengths
Meditation: Prepare for an important meeting
Meditation: Sitting with a wise one
Live A Brighter Life Recordings
Session #1: Setting Boundaries: Define Your Personal Space
Session #2: Saying No: Say ‘Yes’ to a New Way
Session #3: Letting Go: Uncover Your Self-Respect
Session #4: Finding Resilience: Uncover Your Self-Compassion
Session #5: Restoring Self: Stand in Your Divine Power
Session #6: Being Present: Reclaim Yourself Physically and Emotionally ~ Part 1
Session #6: Being Present: Reclaim Yourself Physically and Emotionally ~ Part 2