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316 | Cost of Caring: Innovative Trauma-informed Approach for Staff Retention

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Workshop
Thursday, April 11, 2024
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Room 208-209

Session Overview

Addressing the organizational impact of staff exposure to trauma stories while working in the homeless sector. Understanding Vicarious Trauma and Burnout through adaptation of the Trauma Informed(TIC) lens, to deal with stress responses, burnout, and compassion fatigue. Tools are identified to maintain staff retention and improve quality of work environment.


Description

Addressing the organizational impact of staff exposure to trauma stories while working in the homeless sector. Understanding Vicarious Trauma and Burnout through adaptation of the Trauma Informed(TIC) lens, to deal with stress responses, burnout, and compassion fatigue. Tools are identified to maintain staff retention and improve quality of work environment.


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Christine Fadil
Director Of Clinical Services
Carrfour Supportive Housing

Presenter

Christine Fadil, Psy.D., LMHC, the Director of Clinical Services for Carrfour Supportive Housing. Joining the Carrfour Team in 2007, she manages supportive housing programs, trains and mentors staff, and develops creative programming. She has extensive training in working with trauma disorders while addressing the impact on staff and retention.
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Anna Kopper
Assistant Vice President Of Resident Services
Carrfour Supportive Housing

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Anna Kopper is the Assistant Vice President of Resident Services for Carrfour Supportive Housing, a not-for-profit organization established in 1993 to develop supportive housing for homeless adults and children in Miami-Dade. She is an accomplished leader in the realm of the community working on homeless issues.
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