fbpx
.st0{fill:#FFFFFF;}

023. Kellie Snider, MS, BCABA 

 August 30, 2018

We talk a lot about the negative effects of stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue on UNLEASHED (at work & home). On this week's episode, Kellie Snider, MS, BCABA, shares her experience with compassion fatigue while working for 10 years at a high-volume shelter in Texas.

She likened the emotional and physical effects to "wearing a lead raincoat."

Kellie Snider, author of Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly

As happens to so many animal-care professionals, Kellie found the symptoms built up over time, so subtly that she wasn't always aware of their effects. Her friends and family could see changes that she hadn't noticed.

Eventually Kellie needed to leave her position at the shelter and take several months off to rest and rejuvenate.

Since this interview, Kellie has been hired as the behavior program director for Humane Animal Rescue in Pittsburgh where she's excited to help animals find homes and help the staff stay healthy and happy.

hand painted end table

One thing Kellie found especially helpful to her recovery was spending time creating art. She's quite talented. 

Also be sure to check out www.behaviorunlimited.com for her blog and information about her book, Turning Fierce Dogs Friendly.


Thanks for Listening!

To share your thoughts:

  • Leave a note in the comment section below.
  • Share this show on Twitter or Facebook.
  • Read the transcript here.

To help out the show:

This post may contain affiliate links. When you click them, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products and services that my guests or I have used or have experience with.

You don't have to go it alone.
Here's how we can work together.

Coaching

I help pet pros find the skills, tools, and support systems necessary to feel rejuvenated, reignite their passion, and do the work they're meant to do through coaching and the HYHO weekly support program. 

Learning Labs & Q&As

 Every month we tackle a different topic in our series of deep conversations about  real life. Join other pet pros like you explore new ways to feel stronger and more capable professionally and personally. 

related posts:

Subscribe & Download

Want to get notified of new episodes directly on your phone? Subscribe to our podcast using your favorite app!

Show up for yourself as powerfully as you do for others

Sign up to receive weekly emails with practical tips, science-based strategies, and steady encouragement as well as updates on workshops and other offerings.

{"email":"Email address invalid","url":"Website address invalid","required":"Required field missing"}
>