About this course

Learning Objectives

• Define and differentiate the clinical features of burnout and compassion fatigue as they relate to the mental health profession.
• Identify at least three physical, emotional, and behavioral signs that indicate the onset of burnout or compassion fatigue in clinical practice.
• Assess personal risk factors and organizational contributors to burnout and compassion fatigue using evidence-based frameworks.
• Apply at least four practical self-care strategies (physical, emotional, social, and spiritual) to improve personal well-being and maintain clinical effectiveness.
• Demonstrate the ability to implement a personalized self-care action plan designed to promote resilience and mitigate the effects of burnout and compassion fatigue.
• Evaluate when to seek peer consultation, supervision, or professional mental health support to prevent impairment in ethical client care.

Learning Levels

• Beginner

Target Audience

Course Instructor(s)

• Tahara DeBarrows, LMFT

  Tahara DeBarrows, LMFT, is a highly skilled and compassionate licensed marriage and family therapist with over seven years of experience specializing in trauma, crisis intervention, and mood disorders. She is the founder and lead clinician at A Journey to Healing Counseling, PLLC, where she provides evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families, with a strong focus on LGBTQ+ affirming care and holistic treatment planning.

  Tahara is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Multisystemic Therapy (MST), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Her expertise extends to supervising fellow therapists, ensuring high standards of ethical practice and professional growth.

  Beyond clinical work, Tahara is an established mental health writer and educator, contributing peer-reviewed articles and blog content for Grow Therapy and Choosing Therapy. She has also developed continuing education webinars, including “Balancing Ethics and Accuracy: Proper Use of Clinical Measures.” Her writing is dedicated to making complex psychological concepts accessible, engaging, and practical for both clients and clinicians.

  A recognized voice in mental health, Tahara has been featured in media discussions on Black mental health, therapeutic rapport, and crisis intervention. She is passionate about integrating evidence-based interventions with culturally competent care, making her a valuable resource in both clinical and educational settings.

References

• Barnett, J. E., & Cooper, N. (2009)
• Figley, C. R. (2002). Journal of Clinical Psychology
• Maslach, C., & Leiter, M. P. (2016). World Psychiatry
• Morse, G., et al. (2012)
• Norcross, J. C., & VandenBos, G. R. (2018)
• Rupert, P. A., & Morgan, D. J. (2005)
• SAMHSA TIP 59 (2014)
• Southwick, S. M., & Charney, D. S. (2012)