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Self Care & Coping Strategies for Animal Caretakers
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Self Care & Coping Strategies for Animal Caretakers

This webinar was recorded on January 27, 2026 on Self Care & Coping Strategies for Animal Caretakers. Our fantastic speaker is Rachel Wright, a veterinary social worker. Wildlife rehabilitators are, by definition, animal lovers who are passionate enough to take action. Our work has amazing rewards, like seeing injured animals finally return home to the…

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Wildlife Rehabilitators and Self Care

In June of 2021 we took time to discuss self care in wildlife rehabilitation. Please, take time to care for and nurture yourself so you can continue to care for wildlife in your community. Panelists included: Gretchen Miller Internationally recognized media professional with over 20 years of experience as a presenter, interviewer, and documentary producer…

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Taking Care of Staff & Volunteers

Rehabilitators work incredibly hard but their pay is often not commensurate and their hours long and intense. Volunteers may find it difficult to get the support they need or transition into a paid position in the field.  Featured speakers Jenny Schlieps is the Program Manager and Rehabilitation Manager for Focus Wildlife. She is an NWRA board member...

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Compassionate Objectivity

Compassionate Objectivity may help you maintain a perspective about your work in ways that help avoid burnout and allows you to continue to work effectively and with emotional equanimity in difficult circumstances.  With invited speaker Rebecca Duerr, DVM, Director of Research and Veterinary Science at International Bird Rescue.