From Laura:
Decades ago, I started on a professional path that - at the time - I didn't realize would slowly rob me of my sense of self. For years, I simmered in toxicity and watch colleagues slowly drain themselves into their work.
It was about 5 years in that I realized the way we talk about compassion fatigue is tragically inadequate.
I dedicated my research career toward understanding just how and why I lost so much of myself in my work and continue to apply cutting edge understandings to direct work within people-centered organizations.
My favorite service to provide is 1:1 support meetings with my people - fellow empaths who care for others and give their hearts every day.
Decades ago, I started on a professional path that - at the time - I didn't realize would slowly rob me of my sense of self. For years, I simmered in toxicity and watch colleagues slowly drain themselves into their work.
It was about 5 years in that I realized the way we talk about compassion fatigue is tragically inadequate.
I dedicated my research career toward understanding just how and why I lost so much of myself in my work and continue to apply cutting edge understandings to direct work within people-centered organizations.
My favorite service to provide is 1:1 support meetings with my people - fellow empaths who care for others and give their hearts every day.
To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy and a whole heart and a free mind.
-Pearl S. Buck-
After working as a manager in social services, Laura Harder recognized the need for a new approach to leadership in direct service.
To learn new ways of preventing burnout and promoting work engagement, Laura pursued an MA in applied social psychology. Her studies focused on positive psychology, group dynamics and research methods.
Laura's research has focused primarily on causes of burnout in human services specific to the client role in work stress and her master's thesis introduced a new theory in the cause of burnout referred to as the Revolving Door Effect.
To learn new ways of preventing burnout and promoting work engagement, Laura pursued an MA in applied social psychology. Her studies focused on positive psychology, group dynamics and research methods.
Laura's research has focused primarily on causes of burnout in human services specific to the client role in work stress and her master's thesis introduced a new theory in the cause of burnout referred to as the Revolving Door Effect.
Credentials and Qualifications
Professor of Psychology - Metropolitan State University and Dunwoody College of Technology
Courses taught:
Education
MA Psychology - Metropolitan State University
BA Psychology/BA Spanish - University of Minnesota
Other Certifications
Certified Compassion Fatigue Therapist - Regent University - Green Cross Academy of Traumatology
Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator - Regent University - Green Cross Academy of Traumatology
Certified Worksite Wellness Specialist (CWWS) University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point - National Wellness Institute
Mini MBA - Non-Profit Leadership and Management
Professor of Psychology - Metropolitan State University and Dunwoody College of Technology
Courses taught:
- Organizational Behavior, Positive Psychology, Group Dynamics, Fundamentals of Psychological Science, Introductory Psychology
Education
MA Psychology - Metropolitan State University
BA Psychology/BA Spanish - University of Minnesota
Other Certifications
Certified Compassion Fatigue Therapist - Regent University - Green Cross Academy of Traumatology
Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator - Regent University - Green Cross Academy of Traumatology
Certified Worksite Wellness Specialist (CWWS) University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point - National Wellness Institute
Mini MBA - Non-Profit Leadership and Management