Sessions
Ꙭ Trauma Effective Organizations
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Fri
Colleen is a Human Animal Bond Social Worker, providing support, education and resources to veterinary professionals and their clients. Colleen specializes in the areas of compassion fatigue, moral stress, grief & loss, mental health, organizational culture and positive leadership. Colleen has over 20 years of experience working with individuals, families, and organizations to promote wellness and facilitate positive change.
Colleen has a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Minnesota and is a board Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She completed specialized training within the veterinary field in the areas of compassion fatigue, grief and loss, and the link between human violence and animal violence. Additional training in trauma informed care and trauma effective leadership supports her current work.