Burnout versus Compassion Fatigue: Laura Howe

In this powerful episode of the Experience Emerge (ExEm) podcast, our host, Matthew, sits down with Laura Howe, a Canadian mental health therapist and founder of Hope Made Strong. Based in Ontario, Laura is a passionate advocate for equipping churches and ministry leaders with practical tools to care for their communities, without burning out in the process.

We delve into the crucial—but often misunderstood—differences between burnout and compassion fatigue, particularly for those working in high-stress, high-empathy roles such as counseling, ministry, and caregiving. Laura explains how these two forms of exhaustion manifest differently and why recognizing the distinction is essential for both personal well-being and professional longevity.

Additionally, Laura shares an exciting glimpse into the Mental Health Summit, taking place online on October 10th, featuring 50 incredible speakers from around the globe, all dedicated to making mental health support more accessible in faith communities. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in ministry, leadership, or care roles who feels stretched thin and wants to find hope and strength again.

🎧 Tune in, be encouraged, and don’t miss your chance to join the summit: https://www.churchmentalhealthsummit.com/

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https://www.hopemadestrong.org/care-ministry-cohort

https://www.hopemadestrong.org/podcast
https://www.churchmentalhealthsummit.com/

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