ALIVE  Level 3

In Level Three, we will consider what it means to be a “wounded healer.” We will also explore topics such as, compassion fatigue, burnout and setting boundaries in caregiving.

1. On Becoming a Healer
   • Every victim is a potential healer.
   • Helping victims to break free from cycles of trauma and become agents of healing and restoration.
   • The life of the wounded healer

2. From Victim to Healer
   • Living in the assurance of God’s acceptance and presence
   • Transforming expectations of life
   • Entering into the dreams and hopes of those around me

3. Stress and Burnout

4. Compassion and compassion fatigue (CF)

5. Resilience
   • The ability to bend without breaking.
   • The capacity to bounce back after a set-back
   • Not giving in to adversity or hostility

6. Boundaries in caring
   • Self-care
   • Seeking help
   • Limitations and Boundaries in caring
   • Caring for the caregiver
7. Duty of care
8. Leading in my spheres of influence
   • Qualities of serving leaders
   • Personal development plan
   • Creating community
9. Resources and process for becoming an ALIVE facilitator
   • Starting an ALIVE training in my community
   • Resources
   • Peer support and evaluation
   • Further training and research
   • Reading materials