Leona BlackJun 12, 20232 min readSupporting the self-care of those supporting animalsPeople who support animals are usually, by definition, caring people who value and enjoy putting the needs of animals first. However...
Leona BlackJun 5, 20231 min readEmotional accountancySomeone recently introduced me to this term, and I think it’s a great way to think about how to manage overwhelm in our lives,...
Leona BlackMay 16, 20232 min readThe five phases of compassion fatigue in animal-related occupationsWhen considering compassion fatigue or burnout in animal related occupations (this can be anything from vets, to researchers, to...
Leona BlackMay 9, 20232 min readThe boiling frog analogy ...I thought for a while about whether to share this post because I assumed that everyone must have heard of the boiling frog analogy....
Leona BlackMay 9, 20231 min readCompassion fatigue in animal welfareAs animal lovers, it can be hard to see animals who have been neglected, abused, or abandoned. But for those who work in animal welfare,...
Leona BlackMar 28, 20231 min readCompassion Fatigue - just say noCompassion fatigue can occur when working in caring professions and working in support of others, particularly when caring for those who...
Leona BlackJan 8, 20231 min readBIG I, little iLet’s say from the start that I am not an artist (but then that is also a self-limiting belief, so maybe I shouldn’t). Anyway – not the...
Leona BlackDec 19, 20221 min readBelieve it until you achieve it!You have probably heard the term “fake it until you make it” but I prefer “believe it until you achieve it” and is something I have taken...