Rae Farmer
Next Steps - Learning for Life LTD, UK
Title: Energy vampires and how to dissolve their power
Biography
Biography: Rae Farmer
Abstract
What/who are ‘Energy Vampire’? How can we dissolve their energy? This discussion based presentation intends to explore the two questions above and link to current theorists to consider how we can all become more conscious of the emotional dangers of working with individuals who are traumatized and discuss ways in which we can consciously protect ourselves from the inevitable risks associated with working with people who are in emotional pain. Rae has worked with individuals who are experiencing change, conflict or challenge in their lives for over 24 years. During this time, she has chosen to study and evelop new ways to enhance the professional’s levels of resilience and inimize the emotional transference that can take place. Whilst working as CEO for Next Steps – learning for life Ltd Rae has developed an assessment tool which is currently being tested with clients in the field. This product enables frontline workers to assess the potential emotional hazards that might be present in the work they do for themselves and their clients. The Emotional Risk Assessment (ERA) is expected to be a live assessment tool form early 2018.