Organizational Training Programs
Griefwork Center offers two core compassion fatigue training programs, each designed for different organizational needs and readiness levels.
FABULOUS TRANSFORMATION™: From Vicarious Trauma to Growth, Resilience, and Well-Being
This program addresses the individual and team dimensions of compassion fatigue. Participants learn to identify their own compassion fatigue signatures, understand the neurological and emotional mechanisms behind secondary traumatic stress, and develop personalized resilience plans using the FABULOUS TRANSFORMATION™ framework.
Outcomes organizations can expect from this program include increased staff awareness of compassion fatigue warning signs, improved self-care practices and boundary-setting skills, stronger team cohesion around shared challenges, and practical tools for managing the emotional weight of caregiving work.
Implementing and Sustaining a Vicarious Trauma-Responsive Peer Support Program
This program addresses compassion fatigue at the organizational and systems level. Rather than placing the responsibility for resilience entirely on individual employees, this training helps organizations build internal peer support structures capable of identifying, triaging, and supporting staff experiencing vicarious trauma symptoms.
Peer support programs are increasingly recognized by healthcare regulatory bodies, law enforcement accreditation organizations, and behavioral health systems as essential components of workforce wellbeing infrastructure. This training equips organizations to design, launch, and sustain those programs with fidelity – drawing on Barbara Rubel’s expertise in both compassion fatigue and grief, providing a distinctive lens that few peer support training providers bring to the work.
Barbara Rubel’s FABULOUS Transformation™ is more than a program—it’s a catalyst for lasting change. With deep expertise, heartfelt storytelling, and proven tools, Barbara guides professionals in identifying the signs of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma, with a focus on the transformative effects of vicarious resilience, meaning-making, and vicarious post-traumatic growth.
- Learn how exposure to others’ strength and healing can inspire personal growth and reinforce professional purpose through vicarious resilience.
- Develop the ability to find purpose and value in the challenges of caring for others, turning adversity into insight through meaning-making.
- Transform trauma exposure into opportunities for positive change, increased empathy, and renewed commitment to your role through Vicarious Post-Traumatic Growth.
Your Audience Deserves More than Awareness – They Need FABULOUS Transformation™
The interactive keynote begins by acknowledging the profound challenges posed by compassion fatigue, moral injury, and vicarious trauma experienced by professionals providing trauma-informed care. Participants will identify resilience-building best practices to effectively address workplace challenges, ultimately leading to an enhancement of their well-being. Uniquely set apart by its self-reflective and introspective approach, this keynote emphasizes the importance of adopting a vicarious trauma-informed perspective, fostering the development of evidence-based practices for self-care.
This program is tailored for individuals working in fields where they routinely confront trauma, abuse and assault, neglect, and loss. Participants will apply newfound knowledge to real life and strategically identify opportunities for post-traumatic growth and vicarious resilience. This keynote is designed to empower individuals to not only leverage their inherent strengths but also to enhance their overall life satisfaction, transcending the challenges inherent in their professional roles.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the impact of compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and moral injury.
- Describe how exposure to others’ trauma can impact emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
- Apply evidence-informed resilience-building strategies to mitigate the effects of vicarious trauma and enhance emotional well-being.
- Distinguish between the effects of vicarious trauma and the positive outcomes of vicarious resilience and vicarious post-traumatic growth.
- Develop a personalized self-care and support plan that integrates tools for managing emotional exposure, fostering resilience, and encouraging personal growth.
- Describe the eight resilient elements of the FABULOUS Transformation™ Framework—flexibility, attitude, boundaries, understanding job satisfaction, laughter, optimism, unity, and self-compassion—and explain their impact on personal well-being.
The goal of this program is to guide participants through the key steps of developing, implementing, and sustaining a successful peer-to-peer wellness program. It provides a comprehensive roadmap for developing effective peer-to-peer support programs, beginning with the critical steps of needs assessment and gap analysis. Participants will explore how to define the program’s scope, clarify roles and responsibilities, and apply recommended standards for training.
The session delves into program design and implementation, including essential components, actionable steps, and coordination of resources and support networks. Emphasis is placed on fostering collaborative relationships and engaging stakeholders throughout the process. Ethical considerations and adherence to professional standards are integrated into each stage of development.
Additionally, participants will learn strategies to enhance engagement, raise awareness, and encourage participation. The session concludes with practical approaches for program evaluation, financial planning, and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Learning Objectives
- Define the scope of the program by clarifying goals, specifying the target population, and formulating the mission and core values.
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of leaders and peer supporters.
- Identify recommended training standards to ensure consistency and quality.
- Compare program elements and delivery methods to determine the most effective structure for your peer support program.
- Apply strategies to coordinate resources and build support networks, fostering collaboration among key stakeholders.
- Describe ethical practices and professional standards and illustrate how they guide peer supporter conduct and decision-making.
- Evaluate different engagement and outreach strategies to determine their effectiveness in increasing participation and program visibility.
- Analyze evaluation tools and reflective practices to measure program success and apply lessons learned to future improvements.
Ready to Inspire Your Audience?
Book Barbara Rubel, MA, BCETS, DAAETS, for your next conference, leadership retreat, wellness summit, or training day. Let’s begin the transformation—together.
