Balancing Burnout and Brilliance - self care for freelancers and sole traders
Tuesday 10th November 2026 7pm - 8pm
An interactive workshop exploring the impact that working with disabled people and those who have undergone trauma can have on our mental health and wellbeing, and how we can increase resilience and reduce compassion fatigue and burnout. The workshop will introduce the concepts of resilience, burnout and compassion fatigue based on new and emerging research and evidence, after which participants will have the opportunity to discuss and map their own challenges and solutions.
Takeaways
- What is burnout and compassion fatigue
- Who is at risk
- How can we look after ourselves and increase our resilience
- Where can we go for additional support
Host
Sara Murray. Sara is the Training, Research and Consultancy Manager at Beyond Bendrigg.
Sara is qualified in compassion fatigue and resilience and is an experienced trainer and coach who has worked in the NHS and charity sectors with people with disabled people and those with long term conditions for over 20 years. Beyond Bendrigg is part of Bendrigg, an inclusive outdoor centre in Cumbria working with disabled people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Beyond Bendrigg works with the outdoor and leisure sectors to confidence and capacity in working with disabled people through training and consultancy, ensuring that adventure is open to all.
