Compassion Fatigue Retreat

 

“Our Farm” hosts Compassion Fatigue Retreats designed to help professionals who experience fatigue from caring for others' suffering, particularly those working in health care, social services, and counseling. The retreat aims to offer a safe space for people to experience nature to recharge, rejuvenate, and restore their emotional resilience. Our Farm will also teach participants skills to develop resilience and strategies to prevent or manage compassion fatigue, allowing them to continue their essential work with renewed energy and purpose. Retreats are also suitable for family members who have experience the loss of a loved one and need help navigating through the grief process. 

 

 

 

What is Compassion Fatigue:
• Compassion fatigue is a state of emotional, physical, and spiritual exhaustion caused by prolonged
exposure to trauma, suffering, and distress in others.
• It's a common issue experienced by helping professionals, such as healthcare workers, social workers, therapists, and caregivers.
• It's distinct from burnout, though both can occur in high-stress environments.

Complete the form below for more information:

Thank you for requesting additional information about the Compassion Fatique Retreat for Fall 2025. We are in the planning stages and a final date will be selected soon.

If you do not receive an email or call within in 48 hours, please email welcome2ourfarm@gmail.com 

or call 864-993-8232. 

Cost of Conference $500.00

Accommodations (not included in conference price):

  • Glamping tents ($45.00 per night per person) 6 people per tent
  • Breakfast (muffin, coffee cake and fruit. Coffee and juice bar) $10
  • Off site room rental (discounted rates available at select B&B's)

Meals (not included in conference price): $90 to include lunch 2 days

  • Lunch box lunch pimento cheese or chicken salad chips, drink cookie) $12.00 (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Salad bar with grilled chicken $15.00 (SATURDAY ONLY Dinner)

 

Symptoms of Compassion Fatigue:
• Emotional: Individuals may experience exhaustion, irritability, detachment, cynicism, difficulty experiencing empathy, and feeling overwhelmed.
• Physical: Headaches, stomachaches, fatigue, sleep disturbances.
• Behavioral: Isolation, difficulty concentrating, substance abuse, procrastination.

Nature’s Benefits for Compassion Fatigue:

Studies have shown that spending time in nature can positively impact mental and physical health.

• Stress Reduction: Exposure to nature can lower stress hormones like cortisol,
leading to a sense of calm and relaxation.
• Improved Mood: Spending time outdoors can boost mood and reduce symptoms of
anxiety and depression.

• Enhanced Self-Esteem: Engaging in activities like hiking or gardening can promote a sense of accomplishment and boost self-esteem

Retreat Participants Will Experience:
Each Retreat module will provide participants different opportunities to connect with the natural world through art, gardening, horse therapy, nature trails, and mindful leadership. As individuals move through the day, a sense of well-being and rejuvenation will grow and take root. The goal is to provide structure and learning for ongoing self-care so the participants can repeat what they have learned to manage their compassion fatigue and develop strong
resilience.

Tentative Schedule

Friday (optional):

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Bonfire, singing  & karaoke

Smores

Saturday:

Begins 8:30 am sharp

Light breakfast

Orientation

9:00 am Modules/ Therapeutic activities

Lunch

Modules

Dinner

Bon Fire

Sunday:

8:30 Breakfast

9:00  Therapies

11:30 Lunch

12-1:30 Therapies

1:30 Wrap Up

2:30 pm Conference ends