"Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.”
- Dolly Parton in Steel Magnolias
For animal people who are figuring out how to be well while they do good.
Hiya, I’m Jessica.
A compassion fatigue and grief educator who likes to draw dog cartoons. I've worked with animals for almost 25 years. Scooping poop is how I meditate.
Animal people are my favorite people.
I help animal care, welfare, and protection pros reduce empathic distress, honor their losses, and build compassion resilience, so they can keep making an impact AND be well while they do it.
I believe that self-care and service inherently belong together.
But most of us never learned how to effectively care for ourselves (and each other!) in high-stress, trauma-exposed, and emotionally charged jobs, not to mention unrelenting working conditions.
That’s where I come in. I’ve helped thousands of animal people create more sustainable, joyful careers. My approach is research-based, laughter-filled, encouraging, and practical.
I love being in your corner, practicing compassionate badassery together.
How We Can Work Together:
Compassion Fatigue Strategies Course:
Next Session Starts 10/26!
Building Compassionate Badassery Boundaries Self-Study Class:
Start Anytime!
Staff Training for Organizations:
Webinars + The Compassion in Balance Program
“Jessica has a unique ability to combine evidenced-based practices and important theoretical frameworks with the front-line needs of employees and management. She infused everything she does with a sense of curiosity, empathy, and expertise.
The value she added to our organization has made her one of the most respected experts in the field of workplace stress, compassion fatigue, and self-care. She is my go to resource.”
― Nathan Brisby, ASPCA Learning & Development
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