Short Summary
I am a Certified Counsellor (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association) with over 20 years experience in human services. In that time I have been witness to and experienced myself what is known as "compassion fatigue" and burnout. Helpers in the field have big hearts and a passion for helping and contributing to others. The demands of this work and the lower remuneration and benefits that these jobs typically offer are barriers to consistent self-care and, as a result, long-term wellness.
For this reason, turnover and rates of burnout and compassion fatigue in human services is very high.
We all want the most skilled, compassionate and experienced helpers to be there for our loved ones when needed, so what can we do to help?
Research clearly identifies self care and supportive connections as key protective and restorative factors in preventing and recovering from burnout and compassion fatigue.
Rolling Hills Health and Wellness Retreat is a two day intensive retreat for helpers in human services that provides an invaluable foundation of self-care experience, knowledge and support that is easily integrated into ongoing practice and a way of life. This enables helpers to continue contributing with care and passion to others.
Your contribution to this campaign not only supports helpers who attend the retreat, but the many people they support and help as well. In other words, you will be contributing to the health and well-being of potentially 10, 20, 100 (or more) people. Talk about a viral effect!
What We Need & What You Get
The campaign goal is $4750 to make this retreat happen. This includes:
-$2000 for lodging, meals and meeting room rentals
-$1000 for practitioners, teachers and session leaders
-$1000 for one massage for each participant by a Certified Massage Therapist
-$650 for additional supplies, administration fees and taxes
In addition to making a difference in the lives of countless people, those of you who can contribute $25 or more will receive a summary of anonymous impact statements from participants. Contributors of $100 or more will receive an autographed music CD that includes the song Rolling Hills from the campaign video. Those who contribute $1000 or more will also have their name and/or company name identified as a sponsor of the retreat on printed and visual documents during the retreat.
Rest assured that all contributions made will go toward the retreat. If the target fundraising goal is not met, the retreat will go ahead. I am committed to making this happen!
The Impact
We've all experienced the care and support of a helper at some time in our life when we most needed it. This is our opportunity to pay it forward and make sure skilled, compassionate and experienced helpers are there for others who need them.
I have extensive experience organizing/leading groups and retreats as well as 10 years specializing in resilience. Those who participate will come away with an incredible foundation of self-care experience and knowledge that transforms lives and leads to long-term health and well-being.
Other Ways You Can Help
For those of you who can’t contribute but believe in this project, you can help by passing this along to others who can. Remember to use the Indiegogo share tools!
Thank you!