Exploring Attachment, Moral Injury, and Wellness in Animal Care Workers: Insights from Survey Research
Exploring Attachment, Moral Injury, and Wellness in Animal Care Workers: Insights from Survey Research
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Jamie McNally, Ph.D., LPCMore Info
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This presentation focuses on animal care workers’ lived experiences in Animal Protection and Welfare through the examination of research conducted in Summer 2024. Beyond the daily struggles of resource limitations, high workloads, and other practical challenges, animal care workers frequently encounter distressing scenarios that stem from values violations and moral distress when actions taken or not taken conflict with their deeply held beliefs. This workshop will present the findings of a comprehensive IRB-approved research study exploring exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs), moral injury outcomes, and overall mental health among U.S. animal care workers, including an examination of the role of attachment styles in these outcomes. Insights gained from this research can equip attendees to better support the mental health of animal care workers and can contribute to a deeper understanding of the varied challenges faced by animal care workers thereby helping to develop effective supports and inform future interventions.
- • Social Worker
- • Counselor
- • Marriage & Family Therapist
- • Psychologist
- • Veterinarian
The educational goal of this workshop is for attendees to increase knowledge about the mental health of animal care workers and how to support their mental well-being.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Define moral injury and describe its relevance within the context of animal welfare work.
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Identify at least 3 relevant factors influencing moral distress and overall mental health outcomes, based on survey data.
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Explain at least two key variables of interest for future research related to trauma, compassion fatigue, and moral injury.
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