The Power of a Pause: Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and the Hidden Cost of Caring for Others

In professions centered on supporting others, self-care often becomes a secondary priority. Mediators, psychologists, lawyers, social workers, volunteers, and educators face human suffering, difficult emotions, and conflicts on a daily basis. However, the constant readiness to help comes at a cost — burnout, compassion fatigue, and the gradual depletion of personal resources.

During the panel discussion "The Power of a Pause: Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and the Hidden Cost of Caring for Others", participants will have the opportunity to explore the challenges faced by helping professionals, the importance of personal boundaries, strategies for restoring energy and resilience, and ways to maintain well-being while continuing to support others.

Event Information

Date: June 12, 2026

Time: 19:00–20:00 EEST (Kyiv, GMT+3)

Speaker

Dr. Lori Leyden (USA) - expert in resilience building and trauma healing, international leader in humanitarian initiatives, and creator of support programs for professionals working in crisis settings and helping others cope with the consequences of traumatic experiences.

Who Will Benefit from the Event?

The panel will be valuable for mediators, psychologists, lawyers, social workers, volunteers, educators, veterans, and all helping professionals seeking to maintain a healthy balance between supporting others and caring for themselves.

The event is organized by the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation in partnership with the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) and with the financial support of the European Union within the framework of the EU Project "CONSENT".